Keeping the paths open

I’ll keep the path open, the path in my mind I’ll see to it that there’s none left behind I’ll play Beethoven’s sonatas, and Chopin’s preludes I contain multitudes (Bob Dylan: “I Contain Multitudes” 2020) There is probably a reason… Read More

Let’s go beyond calls for proposals

This blog was originally published on Percorsi Secondo Welfare on 18 May. The coronavirus crisis that we are now facing is bringing about a slow-down or interruption in many sectors of activity. Yet the forced closure we are going through is generating even more intense needs than previously. Read More

Kindness in a crisis

This blog originally appeared as part of Carnegie UK Trust’s Covid-19 and wellbeing blog As the COVID-19 crisis escalates, and people come together in response, many conversations focus on capturing what is happening in communities and organisations. It feels very early to be doing… Read More

Will the pandemic harm diversity in grantmaking?

This post originally appeared on the Kone Foundation website This spring, a new viral disease has caused a global crisis, spanning all aspects of society: health, social interaction and the economy. The crisis has served as justification for exceptional measures, and the Emergency Powers… Read More

What does solidarity look like in times of coronavirus?

Whether you are adjusting to a new reality of sheltering in place, struck by major economic shifts, or have impacted loved ones –– one sure thing is that you are not alone. Millions of us around the world are feeling heightened stress and anxiety. While this moment may feel tense,… Read More

Definitely Maybe: Europe’s moment of solidarity

This could be a strong European moment. A moment where people understand how important it is to have European friends who support each other, a moment when you share vital information, expertise and supplies, a moment when you realise how a fundamental crisis can be managed much better through… Read More