The 4th African Philanthropy Conference will explore “African Philanthropy at an Inflection Point” on 2-4 August in Saly, Senegal. In economics, an inflection point can…
News - 14 July 2023
European Cultural Foundation launches “Display Europe – Democracy runs on Screens” call for proposals
On 6 July the European Cultural Foundation launched a call for proposals for “Display Europe – Democracy runs on Screens”, a cross-continent…
News - 3 July 2023
Future Chair – tomorrow starts today
There comes a time when individuals and organisations come to realise that they have to change themselves if they want to change the world. Inner transformation can be hard, uncomfortable work but also fulfilling and rewarding. It is not only the "what" that matters here, but the "how" and "why".
News - 29 June 2023
Building a better Europe: Insights and reflections from the Philea Forum 2023 Opening Plenary
Which values, principles and ideals will philanthropy require when it comes to helping shape a better, brighter and more sustainable Europe? Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex and crisis-ridden…
News - 29 June 2023
Philanthropy is getting ready for “radical collaboration” – for people & planet
Public-private-philanthropy partnerships can have a huge role in reimagining the system, reducing barriers for collaboration and advocating for change. Such PPPPs will require pathways to action for philanthropy: Foundations will need to have confidence around partnering up with the public and private sectors. If we are to benefit from such pathways to action, then development of individual mindsets and skillsets as well as organisational cultures and practices will also be needed in support of PPPPs.
News - 16 June 2023
Futures Philanthropy – Gathering of Leaders
Philea and BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt are convening the first Futures Philanthropy gathering of leaders, jointly organised on 22-25 June 2023 in Albanyà, Spain. The aim of this gathering is to bring together leaders from the European philanthropic community to explore emerging and future drivers of change, risks and opportunities and what role philanthropy can play as a catalyst of change.
News - 1 June 2023
The arts and philanthropy: A perspective from the Global South
The two key fault lines in the world today are inequality and culture: inequality with regard to who has economic, political, military and cultural power; and culture meaning the different…
Press Release - 25 May 2023
Do good, do it better and do it faster: Philea Forum 2023 inspires & challenges philanthropic community
The window of opportunity is narrowing to deal with the multitude of problems in the world and Europe. The 2023 Philea Forum provided a critical chance for nearly 700 philanthropy and civil society professionals to come together to find new ways of collaborating to find solutions.
News - 19 May 2023
Be Philanthropy 2023 identifies trends, opportunities and challenges for philanthropy
“Be Philanthropy 2023”, organised by the King Baudouin Foundation, highlighted trends, opportunities and challenges in Belgian and European philanthropy, welcoming more than 1,100 representatives of the philanthropic ecosystem.
News - 18 May 2023
A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth
The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation will host “A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth” on 31 May in Brussels…