The Rule of Law and Philanthropy
Register Philea, Ariadne and Civitates will host “The Rule of Law and Philanthropy” online on…
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Why joy is the resistance philanthropy needs right now
Over a decade of supporting women from the global majority, GirlDreamer's co-founders have found that joy and radical optimism, something often overlooked in philanthropy, can be one of the most effective ways to keep organising sustainably in a hostile political climate.
Civitates – Interview with Melissa Spatz – Moxie Fund US
Civitates will host an interview with Melissa Spatz from the Moxie Fund US, online on 14 October. American democracy funders…
The crisis behind the crises: why protecting access to information belongs in every funder’s strategy
Information integrity is not one crisis among many, but the foundation on which every other societal challenge rests. On International Day of Democracy, here’s how philanthropy can help.
The trouble with our institutions – should philanthropy play a role?
Our institutions were reasonably effective for many decades, providing peace and prosperity. But that very track record of success has often made them rigid and inflexible, and given space for the populist right to promise to burn them down.
Building Infrastructure for Trust and Solidarity in Central and Eastern Europe
Philea will organise “Building Infrastructure for Trust and Solidarity in Central and Eastern Europe” in Chișinău on 14 October, co-hosted by ARC Romania, the…
European Commission opens call to express interest to join the Civil Society Platform
Published on 6 July, the European Commission is inviting applications to join the Civil Society Platform - a new forum for structured dialogue and cooperation between civil society organisations and the Commission.
From Ukraine: A new model for supporting civil society under stress
As philanthropy seeks more effective ways to support local actors in complex crises, Ukraine offers valuable lessons. Emerging experience suggests that combining organisational strengthening with care, reflection and flexible accompaniment can help local organisations sustain agency, resilience and impact when conventional support models reach their limits.
