Philanthropy inspires me with hope because it is rooted in solidarity, generosity and love
An in-depth interview, originally published in El País in June 2025, on the challenges facing the European foundation sector.
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Philea takes over coordination of Transnational Giving Europe
Today, coordination of Transnational Giving Europe (TGE), the network enabling European donors to make donations quickly and easily across most EU countries, was transferred from King Baudouin Foundation (KBF)…
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 2025…
Philea releases “Bridging Today and Tomorrow: Futures Philanthropy Case Studies”
Philea has released “Bridging Today and Tomorrow: Futures Philanthropy Case Studies”, a new publication showcasing how funders and philanthropic networks across Europe are embedding foresight and long-term thinking into…
Swiss Foundation Symposium 2025
The Swiss Foundation Symposium 2025 “Mission Possible” will take place on 3 September 3 in Bern. In times of polarization, climate crisis, and uncertainty, foundations can…
Are you serious about systems change?
Let’s debunk a few biases and unleash the transformative power of Philanthropy Infrastructure Organisations.
Philanthropy’s insurance policy: Civic infrastructure
More money and better grantcraft are helpful but will not, alone, get us where we need to go any more than voting has secured democracy.
Food 2.0+: Nourishing people on a warming planet
Amid constant news about political shifts and conflicts, a fundamental question affecting all of humanity is often overshadowed: How can we feed a growing global population on a planet likely to become 2°C warmer? Systemic change within food systems needs bold, catalytic investment, and when political will falls short, philanthropy must step in.
