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News - 29 April 2020

Gerry Salole speaks at Caixin Global Webinar on ‘Building a global safety net against COVID-19’

On Monday 27 April, EFC Chief Executive Gerry Salole took part in a Caixin Global Webinar sharing philanthropic experiences battling the virus in China, the U.S.
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 - 23 April 2020

Webinar – Beyond the Peak: GMF Coronavirus Update from Europe Views from Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom

The German Marshall Fund of the United States is hosting a webinar on 23 April from 15:30 on the current political climate in Europe, and how…
News - 20 April 2020

Fondazione CRT opens up Officine Grandi Riparazioni to house temporary hospital

Fondazione CRT is opening up parts of the Officine Grandi Riparazioni to house a temporary hospital for sub-intensive therapy for approximately COVID-19…
News - 15 April 2020

A Letter from the Frontline – Value of Croatian Civil Society in time of double crisis

This blog was first published on EURACTIV on 14 April. Civil society organisations have been significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis. In Croatia the…
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 - 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…