Civil society under populist rule: perspectives and hopes
Democracy and civil society have a two-way relationship. Read More
Shifting funding practices: leaning into our collective power
A few weeks ago, Philea hosted an event bringing together philanthropy networks, practitioners, social movements, researchers, advocates and nonprofit leaders to think about what the philanthropic field could look like if funding practices shifted to better meet the challenges of our time. Read More
What if … philanthropy jumpstarts a new digital currency for ecological regeneration? Investing in ecology and longevity by new means
What if … a network of philanthropic organisations join forces to turn capital into capability against climate breakdown? Combining previous concepts from war bonds and digital currencies could be the most comprehensive move for philanthropy this century – following the science whilst leading the way for policy makers and society. Read More
Difference Day
At this point in the history of Europe, it is more important than ever that we can rely on journalists to tell the stories we need to hear, to reveal the truths behind the crises we are facing – from war to environmental collapse. Read More
Preventing media extinction – next steps from the International Fund for Public Interest Media
As we mark World Press Freedom Day, Sheetal Vyas, outlines progress in creating a major new global fund designed to scale up an effective response and how philanthropy provides an essential part of ensuring its success. Read More
History at War
When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, and thus started the first full-fledged war against an independent nation state in Europe since the end of WWII, another war had already been going on for a long time. Read More
Two years on, still not making drama out of crises
How do we make lessons from the past two years be part of a sustainable reset, a roadmap to recovery for something healthier, more equal, and more inclusive? Read More
War in Europe: What can philanthropy do?
When it comes to war in Europe, what can philanthropy do? The short answer is: quite a lot. Read More
Join the dots and fill the gaps
Six key priorities on working in response to the Ukrainian crisis, shaped by and accountable to crisis-affected populations. Read More
The Role of Philanthropy in Crises
In this darkest time of war, we feel a strong call to help and support, to #standwithukraine. This war is an attack of the Russian army on Ukraine. And this is also an attack on all of us, on our values and the principles we stand for and have long… Read More