To stand up for democracy and rights in the face of the anti-gender movement, we must be just as coordinated, just as intersectional and have just as long term a vision as they do. Read More
Reflections after two terms as Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee. Read More
As Philea enters a new governance cycle, now is the time to look forward with courage, humility and hope. Read More
Non-profits report more financial data than ever, yet funders trust them less. Non-profits are expected to comply with ever more onerous compliance requirements, while donors limit investment in essential capabilities using a financial metric to measure ‘efficiency’. Read More
Building local knowledge and capacities and creating space for local actors to assume leadership roles depends on more than just donors’ full coffers. Don’t give up on localisation. In this shifting landscape of global philanthropy, it’s the right time to find new ways to collaborate on a more equal footing. Read More
Türkiye today stands as a country rooted in centuries-old traditions of solidarity and generosity, yet one where modern philanthropy and individual giving are still finding their voice in shaping social change. The nation’s history is deeply intertwined with the waqf culture, charitable endowments that for generations… Read More
The question is not "who is leading?" but "what leadership capacities are we cultivating?" Read More
Is the EU’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 sufficiently addressing ‘unmet needs’? Read More
During a keynote at the Philea Forum in Lisbon, I shared the story of Alwaleed, a young entrepreneur and activist. He dedicated his life to building a peaceful and prosperous Sudan at a time when the region is experiencing one of the largest humanitarian crises ever recorded, and shamefully neglected, with over 30 million people in urgent need. In April this year Alwaleed got abducted, tortured and killed by the Rapid Support Forces. Read More
Disability inclusion remains Europe’s overlooked equality frontier; philanthropies must embed disabled people throughout strategy, staffing and governance to honour the continent’s social justice promise. Read More
