Ellen Ehmke Senior Expert Inequality, Robert Bosch Stiftung Opinions - 23 April 2025 Investing in economic justice To achieve the social and ecological goals that many philanthropies are committed to, economic justice is key.
Livia Piermattei President, Fast Forward Foundation Opinions - 22 April 2025 The hidden costs of welfare’s legacy payment systems: Why Europe must modernise now Outdated, fragmented welfare payment systems are still the norm in many European countries, leading to delays in pension disbursements, healthcare reimbursements and social benefits.
Kim Smouter-Umans Executive Director, ENAR Foundation Opinions - 9 April 2025 Philanthropy’s time to shine is coming Reflecting on the role that philanthropy can play to bolster Europe’s commitment to fight racism among its lands.
Zoia Zherelnikova PR Manager, Philanthropy in Ukraine Opinions - 7 April 2025 Unlocking the power of localisation: How PhilinUA bridges the gap for Ukrainian CSOs Localisation, the practice of directing humanitarian support and decision-making to local organisations, has emerged as a critical approach for delivering effective, sustainable aid in complex environments like Ukraine. Local actors…
Sevda Kilicalp Head of Knowledge and Learning, Philea Jack O’Neill Data Officer, Philea Opinions - 17 March 2025 What we see when we apply equity lenses to AI When philanthropic organisations work together with other stakeholders, their impact on AI governance becomes significantly more powerful.
Rana Zincir Celal Director, Equality Impact Investing Project Opinions - 14 March 2025 Equalising capital: Using philanthropic assets to address systemic inequalities 2024 produced an additional 204 new billionaires. Then, as if right on cue, the new US administration offered an illustrative case study of the interwoven nature of wealth, policymaking and power.
Fiona Montagud O’Curry Director of Organisational Development, Calala Women’s Fund Opinions - 12 March 2025 Philanthropy at a crossroads: Supporting grassroot women’s organisations or fuelling inequality? Women’s organisations drive critical social change, yet funding for women’s rights remains alarmingly low. Meanwhile, anti-gender movements are gaining ground. The urgency of investing in grassroots women’s organisations is a key strategy for sustaining democracy and advancing social justice.
Nadège Lharaig Senior Programme Manager, Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe Opinions - 6 March 2025 Women will save democracy but they can’t do it alone Democracy isn’t something we have, it is something we do. It is not a fixed destination and requires constant care and collaboration. Women and frontline communities have long been the beating heart of our democracies: making sure all voices are heard while courageously challenging injustice. Let us show them that we have their back now.
Delphine Moralis Chief Executive Officer, Philea Opinions - 27 February 2025 Weathering the winter freeze, searching for spring What we are witnessing is not an isolated cold spell, but rather a climatic cooling of international cooperation, for so long understood as crucial for global security and prosperity.
Yana Barinova Program Director, European Policies and Ukraine, ERSTE Foundation Opinions - 19 February 2025 Aid to Ukraine: From emergency response to recovery response As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the prospect of a just resolution remains elusive. These prolonged circumstances demand that humanitarian support for Ukraine transform into a more systematic, coordinated effort that can meet both immediate and long-term needs.
Sarah Denselow Principal: Effective Philanthropy, New Philanthropy Capital Claire Gordon Principal: Funder Evaluation and Learning, New Philanthropy Capital Opinions - 19 February 2025 Can we build a trust-based and equitable approach to monitoring, evaluating and learning? Many funders are seeking to work in more trust-based and equitable ways, and we saw many of these trends accelerate during Covid-19. But what does a trust-based and equitable approach really look like in practice, particularly for funder measurement, evaluation and learning?
Sevda Kilicalp Head of Knowledge and Learning, Philea Nils Luyten Programme Manager – Democracy Collaborations, Philea Opinions - 18 February 2025 Democracy at the crossroads: A call to action for Europe’s funders In Europe, a continent that perceives itself as historically synonymous with democratic ideals, the cracks in the democratic framework are becoming harder to ignore.
