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News - 9 October 2025

Beyond charity: How philanthropy can drive equality and systemic change

What role can philanthropy play in strengthening democracy and equality? How can it move beyond funding projects to tackle deeper challenges like polarisation, inequality and erosion of trust?
News - 7 October 2025

Power, equality and inclusion in philanthropy

Funders can’t just hand out money and hope for the best. We need real partnerships - especially with those experiencing and tackling inequality every day. But how do we build those partnerships in a way that feels fair?
News - 26 September 2025

Equality in philanthropy: From principles to practice

Who truly finds your foundation relevant? Equality is not abstract; it is daily practice. Foundations that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthen both their societal impact and their legitimacy.
News - 4 September 2025

What happens when you fund the funders: Surprising lessons

When we first stepped into our roles at Fenomenal Funds, a feminist funder collaborative supporting women’s funds, we entered with curiosity and uncertainty. Phoebe’s background in feminist programming, research, and…
News - 19 August 2025

Guardians of equality: Why we must invest in the institutions that protect the most marginalised

Equality Bodies are a cornerstone of Europe’s democratic architecture, ensuring that anti-discrimination laws are not just words on paper. But too often, they are underfunded, politically vulnerable, and invisible to those they serve. Philanthropy can be a vital ally in helping these institutions turn equality into reality.
News - 16 July 2025

Philea and “la Caixa” Foundation meet with DG INTPA to discuss paths for collaboration

Her Royal Highness, the Infanta Cristina, Director of International Relations, ‘la Caixa’ Foundation and Delphine Moralis, CEO, Philea met with Erica Gerretsen, Director of Directorate G, DG INTPA, in Brussels on 25 June 2025 to explore collaboration opportunities between the philanthropy sector and the EU.
News - 14 July 2025

European Day of Foundations and Donors 2025

Press Release - 5 June 2025

Press release: Balancing power and equality on the agenda of largest annual European gathering of philanthropy professionals

05.06.2025 – Lisbon, Portugal – Power and equality took centre stage in Lisbon this week, where more than 800 participants from around Europe and the world convened for the 2025…
News - 2 May 2025

Equinet Conference “25 Years of Equality: Milestones, Challenges, and Horizons”

The “Equinet Conference “25 Years of Equality: Milestones, Challenges, and Horizons”” will take place in Brussels on 11 June The year 2025 marks a significant milestone…
News - 23 April 2025

Investing in economic justice

To achieve the social and ecological goals that many philanthropies are committed to, economic justice is key.