The threat landscape facing civil society
Cyberattacks and disinformation are eroding civil society’s ability to serve communities. Protecting both funders and grantees is now central to safeguarding the public interest.
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Europe’s Future Depends on a thriving Civic Space: Why Policymakers Must Partner with Philanthropy
Brussels, 4 December 2025 – This week, as EU policymakers and philanthropic leaders gathered in Brussels for EuroPhilantopics 2025, the stakes could not be higher. As Europe redefines its priorities…
New Dialogues for Peace
New Dialogues for Peace New Dialogues for Peace aims to help philanthropic actors transform how they look at and engage in peacebuilding not as a singular achievement but as…
Philea Forum 2026
Philea Forum 2026 – Philanthropy for People and Planet The Philea Forum 2026 will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 18-21 May, exploring “Philanthropy for People and…
Localisation: It’s now or never
Building local knowledge and capacities and creating space for local actors to assume leadership roles depends on more than just donors’ full coffers. Don’t give up on localisation. In this shifting landscape of global philanthropy, it’s the right time to find new ways to collaborate on a more equal footing.
Navigating the Crossroads: Philanthropic Strategies for Global Human Rights
The Council on Foundations, Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN), and Philea will host “Navigating the Crossroads: Philanthropic Strategies…
Philos – Anthropos: The love for humankind
During a keynote at the Philea Forum in Lisbon, I shared the story of Alwaleed, a young entrepreneur and activist. He dedicated his life to building a peaceful and prosperous Sudan at a time when the region is experiencing one of the largest humanitarian crises ever recorded, and shamefully neglected, with over 30 million people in urgent need. In April this year Alwaleed got abducted, tortured and killed by the Rapid Support Forces.
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?
Five years at Philea (and learning every day)
It’s been, to the day, exactly five years since I joined the world of philanthropy. I had, until then, only courted the sector from behind a veil, as a grantee of philanthropic foundations who had generously supported my work in protecting children and their rights.