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News - 14 April 2020

EPIM emergency response to humanitarian needs in Greece

Covid-19 and measures taken to control the outbreak in European societies are particularly affecting people in already vulnerable situations, including migrants who are living in large-scale reception facilities, camps and…
News - 8 April 2020

European Commission host EUvsVirus Hackathon to develop solutions and overcome coronavirus-related challenges

The European Commission is hosting a pan-European hackathon EUvsVirus on 24-26 April, bringing together international teams in search of…
News - 7 April 2020

Stavros Niarchos Foundation announce Global Relief Initiative of $100 million to address the impact of COVID-19

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has announced the Global Relief Initiative, dedicating $100 million towards addressing the unprecedented challenges and impact posed by COVID-19. The pandemic…
News - 3 April 2020

National Foundation for Civil Society Development launch “Community Potential” initiative, seeking to mobilise community action post COVID-19

The National Foundation for Civil Society Development has launched the “Community Potential” initiative, seeking to mobilise community action in mitigating the expected socio-economic consequences of COVID-19…
News - 26 March 2020

Philanthropy responds to 2020 Croatia earthquake

The recent earthquakes and resulting aftershocks, right in the midst of trying to deal with the coronavirus crisis, have placed a huge strain on resources in Croatia.  There are many…
News - 24 April 2019

Fondation de France designated as one of the collectors of the funds to rebuild Notre Dame

Following the fire that damaged large parts of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris on the 15 April, efforts have begun to raise funds for the reconstruction of the symbolic building, with …
News - 29 March 2017

Challenging Chances – Escape in Pictures

On display in Philanthropy House from 29 March to 14 June 2017, the exhibition ”Challenging Chances – Escape in Pictures” provided an eye-opening display of photo stories from people who…
News - 20 December 2016

May we all learn the true value of living and letting live

I am sitting in my office preparing for the closure of this year and thinking (rather than looking) forward to the beginning of the next and find little solace in…
News - 14 March 2016

What does it mean to be a foundation nowadays? Part II

Part Two: There is nothing so stable as change In this series of blogs, I’m considering what it means to be a European foundation today: what are the…