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News - 18 July 2023

Mental health: A comprehensive ‘comprehensive approach’ this time?

Mental health is emerging as one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of Europeans. Can we act before this escalating issue forces massive social change beyond our control? Maybe, but the EU has missed an opportunity to lead the way
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 - 5 June 2023

One Sustainable Health for All Forum 2023

The One Sustainable Health for All Forum 2023 will be held on 5-7 July 2023 in Lyon bringing together high-level political and technical stakeholders from different…
News - 5 May 2023

Philanthropy investing in arts and culture for public good

In a rapidly changing world where arts and culture face unprecedented challenges, collaboration has become imperative for foundations seeking to create a meaningful and sustainable contribution to cultural development and society. By working collectively, foundations could leverage their unique strengths, share insights, and pool resources to tackle complex issues that no single philanthropic institution can address alone.
News - 3 May 2023

Health and Climate Peer-Exchange for European Foundations: Health, Climate and Equity

The European Philanthropy Coalition for Climate will host the “Health and Climate Peer-Exchange for European Foundations” on 8 June to explore the nexus of climate, health…
News - 11 April 2023

Healthy atmosphere: how to maintain the morale of non-profit sector employees

Only 29% of non-profit employees in Ukraine show no signs of burnout. Exhaustion is driven by a number of factors including external pressure, expectations, personal beliefs and the desire to help colleagues and non-profit organisations need to provide tools, support and leadership to prevent and combat exhaustion.
News - 11 April 2023

The Power of Participation and Collaboration in Arts and Culture

Participation and collaboration have long been critical components of art and culture, but their significance is more evident now than ever before. In light of the unprecedented challenges that the world is currently facing, the arts hold the potential to inspire and instigate positive change.
News - 8 March 2023

Food, Fuel, and Fiat

What do the Collapse of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the Warring States Period, and the UK Cost of Living Crisis all have in common? Political instability, environmental issues, and economic mismanagement. Although the specific contexts and causes differ, issues such as excessive government spending, natural disasters, and social unrest have led to the collapse of pharaonic power and the adoption of new systems.
News - 2 March 2023

Registration open for Philea Forum 2023

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2023 “A New Compass for Europe: Forged in Crisis, Forward in Hope” in Šibenik from 23 – 25 May, hosted by the…
News - 14 February 2023

Institutionalising Net-Zero Care

The climate crisis is an area that all foundations, irrespective of sector, should attempt to address in one way or another. At first glance, a foundation which focusses on the social welfare of the elderly doesn’t have an obvious entry-point for proactive work addressing climate issues. And yet, a warming climate, and heat in particular, has an outsized effect on poor, marginalised and vulnerable elderly.