The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union made social economy and “building an economy at the service of people and the planet” one of its strategic priorities. Proof of this has been the “European Conference on the Social Economy: People, Planet, Action”, organised by the Ministry of… Read More
Philanthropy can act when it needs to. Yet, at the same time, philanthropy has not always geared itself up to make positive contributions in situations of conflict, and certainly, has not brought all its resources – financial and connective – to bear on the current challenges. Read More
First the COVID-19 pandemic and then the Russian invasion of Ukraine has Russian HIV-service NGOs asking: can they weather the current challenges? And is external support still a viable option? Read More
In many ways, museums and schools in the West have followed a similar evolution since the 19th century. Just as museums have evolved from sanctuaries centred around the conservation of precious objects to centres for education and leisure, the expectations for school education are shifting towards a more holistic pedagogy focusing on the famous "21st-century skills". Museums and schools are increasingly expected to be more adaptive to individuals, relevant to their social context, inclusive and sustainable. Read More
Earlier this year a group of foundations who make up the Foundation 3.0 initiative met in Amsterdam for their yearly Strategic Round Table. It’s an opportunity for peer learning across European foundations who are focussed on systemic change. In 2023 the theme was ‘Adopting cross-cutting perspectives to increase impact’. Read More
Queer artists and activists face particular challenges when applying for and receiving resources from philanthropy, particularly in the so-called global south. Read More
The 2024 European elections are just around the corner. The events that we have experienced in the last four years were hardly predictable: a planetary pandemic, a war on European territory, and the resulting social and economic consequences. Read More
In the sea of climate change, numbers serve as more than mere statistics – they are beacons, at once both warning of the perils of the crisis we are facing and at the same time providing a course for the direction we must take. These numbers represent both threat and opportunity, as well as suggest the pivotal role philanthropy can play in helping to chart a more sustainable future course. Read More
Young adults in Europe have great concerns about the future. Eight out of ten question whether their generation should have children. Although many believe their country will do more to address the climate crisis in the future, they assume society will become less fair, less safe and more divided as… Read More
In the rapidly evolving landscape of philanthropy, embracing data-driven practices is paramount. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and strategies for success in this transformation. The journey, while multifaceted, holds the promise of a more equitable and impactful sector. To succeed, organisations must address data quality, create effective data governance, and cultivate a data-driven culture. Read More
