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News - 27 April 2020

Ursula von der Leyen announces the Coronavirus Global Response conference on 4 May

The European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the Coronavirus Global Response, an online pledging conference…
News - 27 April 2020

Webinar – Building a Global Safety Net Against Covid-19 — how American, European and Chinese NGOs are addressing the crisis and shaping the post-crisis world

Caixin Global will host a webinar on “Building a Global Safety Net Against Covid-19 — how American, European and Chinese NGOs are addressing the crisis and…
News - 23 April 2020

Introducing Unitus Europe – the new European Philanthropy and Social Investing Impact Hub. Your gateway to effectively support society’s survival and revival in times of COVID-19.

The current COVID-19 emergency is clearly surfacing and dramatically intensifying the systemic gaps in our societies. In creating the Unitus Europe…
News - 20 April 2020

EFC European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group webinar opens up exchanges on impact of COVID-19 on portfolios

On 2 April the European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group (EFFIO) held a webinar, replacing the EFFIO spring meeting, that was scheduled to take place on 1-3 April…
News - 15 April 2020

What does solidarity look like in times of coronavirus?

Whether you are adjusting to a new reality of sheltering in place, struck by major economic shifts, or have impacted loved ones –– one sure thing is that you…
News - 14 April 2020

EPIM emergency response to humanitarian needs in Greece

Covid-19 and measures taken to control the outbreak in European societies are particularly affecting people in already vulnerable situations, including migrants who are living in large-scale reception facilities, camps and…
News - 8 April 2020

European Philanthropy calls for effective solidarity across borders concerning COVID 19

COVID-19 doesn’t recognise borders, and neither should philanthropy in Europe. In a letter dated 8 April, the EFC and DAFNE have called on the Presidents of the EU…
News - 8 April 2020

European Commission host EUvsVirus Hackathon to develop solutions and overcome coronavirus-related challenges

The European Commission is hosting a pan-European hackathon EUvsVirus on 24-26 April, bringing together international teams in search of…
News - 7 April 2020

Stavros Niarchos Foundation announce Global Relief Initiative of $100 million to address the impact of COVID-19

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has announced the Global Relief Initiative, dedicating $100 million towards addressing the unprecedented challenges and impact posed by COVID-19. The pandemic…
News - 7 April 2020

EFC membership survey identifies key challenges and trends resulting from COVID-19 outbreak

View the latest findings (PDF) At times like these, we see philanthropy put to the test – how can it best use the ‘diverse tool kit’ of which we…