Democracy is under attack, but defending the current system of democracy is not enough. To reverse backsliding, we also need to embrace new strategies for renewing and expanding democracy. Read More
According to the famous thought experiment, Schrödinger's cat is neither alive nor dead until the box containing the cat is opened and we can see if it is breathing and purring or not. This point is relevant to our understanding of philanthropy. Read More
Cyberattacks and disinformation are eroding civil society’s ability to serve communities. Protecting both funders and grantees is now central to safeguarding the public interest. Read More
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… Read More
The question is not "who is leading?" but "what leadership capacities are we cultivating?" Read More
