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…
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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.
Philea publishes “Communicating in a Polarised Environment – Insights and practical strategies for philanthropy communications professionals”
Philea has published “Communicating in a Polarised Environment – Insights and practical strategies for philanthropy communications professionals”, a practical guide that equips philanthropy communicators to navigate division, misinformation and…
European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group – Foundations at the Crossroads: Investment and Impact in a Transforming Europe
The European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group (EFFIO) will explore “Foundations at the Crossroads: Investment and Impact in a Transforming Europe” on 8-10 October in Brussels, Belgium. As…
