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News - 13 May 2026

The money is there. The question is why it is not moving

Philanthropy does not have a capital shortage. It has a deployment problem. With more than $251.5 billion held in donor advised funds while civil society organisations collapse for lack of operating support, the sector faces an uncomfortable question: what is the money waiting for?
News - 12 May 2026

Agriculture and food systems: The new frontier for (climate) philanthropy

Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have exposed how deeply food systems depend on fossil fuels and geopolitical stability, while highlighting the absence of a long-term transition strategy. For philanthropy, this opens a new frontier focused on systemic resilience across climate, health, democracy, security and economic transition.
News - 11 May 2026

From ambition to delivery: How European philanthropy can do more to deliver for people and the planet

European philanthropy needs to act collectively and at scale, to think bigger than individual climate programmes and invest in civil society ecosystems and anchor climate governance within Europe’s democratic institutions.
News - 11 May 2026

Futures School: Sandbox now accepting applications for 2026 cohort

Philea’s Futures School: Sandbox is now accepting applications for its second cohort, taking place online from 3–5 November 2026. The programme is for junior, early, and mid-career philanthropy…
News - 11 May 2026

Futures School: Leadership Journey: call for applications now open

Following a successful pilot year, Philea’s Futures School: Leadership Journey is entering its second edition, continuing to strengthen futures thinking and leadership capacity across the philanthropy sector. Applications…
News - 6 May 2026

Just Transition: A new attempt to square the circle

A just transition remains an ambitious concept - and that’s ok. As global temperatures keep rising and the consequences of climate change become more prevalent, it’s more relevant than ever to keep developing a shared framework for making changes to how we power our world.
News - 24 April 2026

Philea Forum 2026 – Ready, Set, Copenhagen!

Philea will host “Ready, Set, Copenhagen!” on 8 May, an online info session for participants of the Philea Forum 2026. The pre-Forum session will cover new initiatives…
News - 23 April 2026

The Six Roles of Philanthropy in Partnership

Register Philea, The Partnering Initiative and WINGS will host…
News - 16 March 2026

The Middle East Crisis and Its Cascading Impacts for European Philanthropy

Register View the programme Philanthropy and Crisis will host…
News - 9 March 2026

Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026

Apply for PLP The Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026 will take place in Shanghai on 13-20 September, organised in partnership…