Philanthropy should engage narrative work with intentionality, optimism and steadiness, confronting the narratives shaping its design and practices, and acting to contribute today to the future we collectively envision. Read More
As time progresses, the crises we face will only escalate as climate change accelerates extreme weather events, the political scene becomes more volatile and inequalities rise. Investing in the younger generation is investing in our shared resilience in the face of these uncertain times. Read More
The first year of Trump’s second presidential term was defined by intentional chaos and massive political disruption. The administration has a blatant disregard for the Constitution and rule of law – willing to bend or break laws, norms and traditions that stand in the way of its agenda. This… Read More
The Mediterranean is a key testing ground for the Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing on the Zadar Declaration, it highlights the urgency of joint action on migration, inequality, environmental protection and inclusive development, core themes of the iM:PACT programme, to build a more sustainable, resilient and just future for the region. Read More
Climate change already is impacting the people, places and causes that philanthropy exists to serve – and foundations have both the power and a responsibility to act. Read More
AI is here to stay. The question is not whether we use it, but how. If we fail to address its risks, we risk undermining the very purpose of education: to empower students to think, create and solve problems in a world that technology alone cannot fix. Read More
Five years on from ACF’s Funders Collaborative Hub, over 200 collaboration opportunities show how funders use shared intelligence, pooled funding and joint advocacy to tackle systemic issues, even as limited capacity, resources and the challenge of involving the right partners continue to constrain impact. Read More
Children’s rights in Europe remain far too dependent on where a child happens to be born and on whether their government chooses to take its responsibilities seriously. Read More
The European Union is entering a decisive phase. With the current Multiannual Financial Framework approaching its conclusion and discussions on the 2028-2034 cycle gaining momentum, the need for collaboration between foundations and European institutions is more pressing than ever. Both share common challenges, common values – civic engagement, social… Read More
Civil society is certainly under pressure in many countries, with a tough fundraising landscape, extra demands on many charities and frequent occurrences of government funding reducing or being cut altogether. A new report, launched at Philanthropy House in Brussels in November and published by the Association for Charity Lotteries… Read More
