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News - 29 April 2019

IKEA Foundation provides €33 million endowment to Ingvar Kamprad Design Centre at Lund University

The IKEA Foundation has provided a €33 million endowment to secure the development of the next generation of industrial-design professionals at the…
News - 16 April 2019

The Fritt Ord Foundation Prize for 2019 awarded to Nature and Youth and to Greta Thunberg

The Fritt Ord Foundation Prize for 2019 has been awarded to the environmental organisation, Nature and Youth and to prominent climate protester, Greta Thunberg. The…
News - 12 April 2019

OECD Forum 2019

The OECD Forum brings together high-level government representatives, from OECD member countries and key partners, with stakeholders from civil society, business, trade unions, philanthropy, academia and media to discuss world…
News - 10 March 2019

The EFC’s innovative Philanthropic Leadership Platform – China-Europe opens for the 4th year!

Applications are now open for the 4th edition of the Philanthropic Leadership Platform – China-Europe, apply before 29 April to take part in this years programme. Following the success of…
News - 7 January 2019

Long-Term Investors@UniTo have announced 9 new Research Fellowships for 2019

Long-Term Investors@UniTo (LTI@UniTO) have announced 9 new Research Fellowships for 2019 aiming to foster research in long term investment policy and perspectives. The Research Fellowships are part…
News - 12 December 2018

Fondation Chanel launch a call for proposals looking to ”Advance women’s and girls’ independence and empowerment”

Fondation Chanel have launched a call for proposals for projects that aim to “Advance women’s and girls’ independence and empowerment” in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and…
News - 6 February 2018

Inspiring young people and creating hope for the future in Northern Kenya

“If I hadn’t joined a youth group, I myself may have joined al-Shabaab,” explained Noor Dahir, the charismatic Director of a Lamu Island-based youth group Kiunga Youth Bunge Initiative. Lamu Island, known for…
News - 15 November 2016

Championing Philanthropy

”Championing Philanthropy” came to Philanthropy House from 15 November 2016 to 15 March 2017, bringing to life a wide range of projects devised and carried out by members of…
News - 4 October 2016

My kitchen

A culinary universe designed to engage children in cooking in school and at home MY kitchen was introduced to schools across Denmark for the first time in the fall of…
News - 18 January 2016

The myth of free education – Why investment in private higher education is worth it

Whilst academic education at private universities is recognised and has a high reputation in countries such as the United States, Great Britain or Japan the private operators in Germany permanently…