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Read all the latest news from Philea, our members and the wider philanthropic sector.

News - 3 June 2026

Applications open for Tiepolo 2026

Applications are open for the Tiepolo – Philanthropy Placement Programme 2026, organised with the support of Fondazione Cariplo and Fondazione…

Press Release - 21 May 2026

People and planet on the agenda of largest annual European gathering of philanthropy professionals

05.21.2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – This week nearly 900 participants from Europe and around the world convened in Copenhagen for the Philea Forum 2026, “Philanthropy for People and Planet”, hosted by a…

News - 18 May 2026

Philea elects new Board of Directors at 2026 Annual General Assembly

Philea members elected a new Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term at today’s Annual General Assembly in Copenhagen. The new board, which represents the breadth and diversity…

Press Release - 13 May 2026

Philea releases most comprehensive report to date on environmental philanthropy in Europe

13 May 2026, Brussels, Belgium – Today marks the release of the 7th edition of Philea’s research into environmental funding by European foundations – the most comprehensive report to date on environmental philanthropy…

News - 11 May 2026

Futures School: Sandbox now accepting applications for 2026 cohort

Philea’s Futures School: Sandbox is now accepting applications for its second cohort, taking place online from 3–5 November 2026. The programme is for junior, early, and mid-career philanthropy…

News - 11 May 2026

Futures School: Leadership Journey: call for applications now open

Following a successful pilot year, Philea’s Futures School: Leadership Journey is entering its second edition, continuing to strengthen futures thinking and leadership capacity across the philanthropy sector. Applications…

News - 7 May 2026

Philea and WINGS publish “International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change: Progress Report 2”

Philea, through the European Philanthropy Coalition for Climate, and WINGS, have published “International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change: Progress Report 2”, a new report that…

News - 15 April 2026

Philea publishes “Proven Practices in Gender Mainstreaming: Foundations in Conversation”

Philea, through the Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network, has published “Proven Practices in Gender Mainstreaming: Foundations in Conversation”, a new report bringing together reflective pieces and…

News - 16 March 2026

Philea publishes “Journalism and Media Funding in Europe”

Philea, through the Journalism Funders Forum, has published “Journalism and Media Funding in Europe”, a new report offering a snapshot of how philanthropic organisations are funding journalism…

News - 13 March 2026

New Civil Society Platform announced at EESC Civil Society Week

During the EESC Civil Society Week, the European Commission, Fundamental Rights Agency, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and civil society actors announced their collaboration to set up…

News - 2 March 2026

Registration opens for Philea Forum 2026

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2026 “Philanthropy for People and Planet” in Copenhagen from 18-21 May, hosted by a group of Danish foundations.

News - 27 February 2026

Controversial Slovakian NGO Bill Declared Unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia ruled at the end of 2025 that the “June amendment” to the law on non-profit organisations is incompatible with the Slovak Constitution and the…

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