That we are living through difficult times is clear for all to see
We are facing the most serious socio-economic and health crisis of recent times, as the UN has pointed out in its report “Shared responsibility, global solidarity:…
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Press release: EFC releases report charting survey responses of how foundations are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Brussels, 26 June 2020 – Today the European Foundation Centre (EFC) released a report presenting 106 responses to a survey on what immediate measures they were taking (or were planning…
EFC publishes “EFC members’ responses to COVID-19 pandemic”
Meet our new Chief Executive, Delphine Moralis The European Foundation Centre surveyed its members, affiliates and partners from March to early June 2020 to find out what…
Adapting in uncertain times
This blog was originally published on the MAVA Foundation website on 11 June. Across the world, life as we know it was turned on…
”la Caixa” Foundation initiatives to address coronavirus
The ”la Caixa” Foundation, like many foundations across Europe, has carried out a number of initiatives to address the wide ranging impact of coronavirus. A number…
EFC European Environmental Funders Group Webinar – Environment, health and social inequalities: relations and impacts
The EFC’s European Environmental Funders Group (EEFG) is organising a webinar on “Environment, health and social inequalities: relations and impacts” on 3 July, 11:00-12:00 CET, the first…
Global Goal: Unite for our Future
The ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future’ campaign launched by the European Commission and Global Citizen on 28 May will culminate in…
The National Lottery Community Fund awards £30 million in funding to community groups tackling social isolation caused by COVID-19
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded £30 million in funding to approximately 1500 community groups in England tackling social isolation and loneliness caused by COVID-19.
Ford Foundation issues $1bn in bonds – a first by a foundation
The Ford Foundation has announced that it will borrow $1 billion by issuing social bonds so that it can substantially increase the amount of money it…
Strengthening local partnerships to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations
Many marginalised groups are especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. While long-term, structural solutions are critical in addressing the needs of these groups, one approach that can help in providing…