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 - 16 April 2020
Welcome to our newest members and affiliate!
The EFC welcomes its latest members and affiliates to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit…
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…