Philea Forum 2026
Philea Forum 2026 – Philanthropy for People and Planet Registration is now closed as maximum capacity has been reached. The Philea Forum 2026 will take…
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Embedding Equality in Practice: Lessons from the Year of Equality
Philea will host “Embedding Equality in Practice: Lessons from the Year of Equality”, online on 28 January, an interactive members-only, online session to explore how we embed equality in…
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?
European Day of Foundations and Donors 2025
2025 Theme: Towards equality as a lived reality Across Europe today, inequality is a central, structural and deeply embedded issue that cuts across income, geography and age, as well…
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.
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,…
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.
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…
Philanthropy at a crossroads: Supporting grassroot women’s organisations or fuelling inequality?
Women’s organisations drive critical social change, yet funding for women’s rights remains alarmingly low. Meanwhile, anti-gender movements are gaining ground. The urgency of investing in grassroots women’s organisations is a key strategy for sustaining democracy and advancing social justice.