Democracy is a verb
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out…
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Perspectives to build upon from the 21st SwissFoundations Symposium
©SwissFoundations Foundations are predestined to help quickly and unbureaucratically in crises. To make this possible in the long term, the Swiss legal system would need flexibility and openness, especially today.
Future culture: The role of European cultural foundations in times of uncertainty
Art and culture weave the future, because it only exists when we imagine it. And when exercising this imagination, creation projects its desires and fears, the worlds that should be,…
European Day of Foundations and Donors 2022
This year’s campaign theme – Solidarity, Unity, Impact – aims to shine a light on the power of solidarity and unity within our sector and its potential to tackle the…
2022 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Norwegian Refugee Council
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has announced the Norwegian Refugee Council as the recipients of the 2022 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize…
Resilience: To be or not to be?
Resilience is the “‘buzzword’” of the moment in development, but how useful is it as a concept? PSJP’s discussions with practioners show that to be effective resilience strategies must build people’s agency and dignity, and their capacity to not just survive but to thrive in ways that they determine.
Czech EU Presidency, the War in Ukraine, and the role of philanthropy
From 1 July to 31 December, the Council of the European Union is being chaired by the Czech Republic. While the French presidency was marked by a clear commitment toward…
Towards more engaged philanthropy infrastructure
What is on the hearts and minds of the leaders of philanthropy infrastructure organisations? In this interview, Rana Kotan, Secretary General, the Third Sector Foundation of Turkey (TUSEV) and Delphine…
KoneKtor – Philanthropy East Forum – Resilience in times of crisis
The KoneKtor – Philanthropy East Forum (formerly Grantmakers East Forum) will host its annual meeting on 27-29 September in Warsaw, Poland, exploring “Resilience in times of crisis”, hosted…
Vice-President Schinas recognises role of philanthropy in fighting for European values in the context of Ukraine and beyond
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas has highlighted philanthropy’s role in promoting the same values of integration, fairness, and inclusion that have driven the EU’s assistance of…