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News - 16 January 2023

Democracy Network – Defending vs Developing Participation: Democracy Brown Bag Lunch 1

The Democracy Network will host the first in a series of brown bag lunches online on 26 January exploring “Defending vs Developing Participation”. How can philanthropy defend against threats…
News - 4 January 2023

Philea Forum 2023: Extended deadline for session proposals

As we understand that the holiday season can be a busy period and want to ensure that everyone has sufficient time to prepare, we extended the deadline for submitting…
News - 16 December 2022

European Commission pledges to introduce a Defence of Democracy Package to uphold civil society

In October 2022, the European Commission included in its 2023 work programme a pledge to develop a defence of democracy package, a set of measures aimed…
News - 15 December 2022

The road to KoneKtor: Philanthropy East Forum

Some may be surprised by our continuous description of the Forum as "the first ever". Understandable, as the Grantmakers East has been around for almost as long as I have been alive. However, if one knew the process that has taken place during the pandemic and its general impact on the sector, it may not be surprising.
News - 12 December 2022

Journalism Funders Forum – Why Philanthropy is Crucial for Independent Journalism

View the programme The Journalism Funders Forum will come together on 16 February to explore philanthropy’s…
Press Release - 6 December 2022

Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Europe Association’s new release sheds light on the philanthropy landscape in Europe

This joint Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Philea briefing provides information on the philanthropic landscape in Europe, putting the findings of the 2022 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (published in March 2022 by IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy) in context with Philea’s 2022 publication, “Comparative Highlights of Foundation Laws”.
News - 30 November 2022

In times of climate crisis, we need to support local media

If a journalist’s job is to look out of the window and tell readers what is happening, disaster reporting should be easy. However, effective crisis journalism is not just about reporting on disasters. It’s also about making sure the people most directly impacted have access to the information they need on how best to find shelter, food, water and medicine. This is not easily done.
News - 29 November 2022

Art of Fundamental Rights

Philanthropy House welcomes its new exhibition “Art of Fundamental Rights” by Nyt Europa from 1 December to 1 July 2023, consisting of seven artworks by…
News - 21 November 2022

Call for session proposals for Philea Forum 2023

Philea has launched a call for session proposals for the Philea Forum 2023, hosted by the National Foundation for Civil Society Development – Croatia, in…
News - 18 November 2022

Culture of Solidarity Fund Eunic Ukraine edition announces grantees

The European Cultural Foundation has announced that 14 cultural organisations in 13 European countries will receive grants of up to 50,000 Euro for events which will help integrate Ukrainian culture in wider European culture, from exhibitions to assemblies, film screenings and public lectures.