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News - 14 October 2025

No equality without inclusion: A personal call to European philanthropy

Disability inclusion remains Europe’s overlooked equality frontier; philanthropies must embed disabled people throughout strategy, staffing and governance to honour the continent’s social justice promise.
News - 9 October 2025

Beyond charity: How philanthropy can drive equality and systemic change

What role can philanthropy play in strengthening democracy and equality? How can it move beyond funding projects to tackle deeper challenges like polarisation, inequality and erosion of trust?
News - 7 October 2025

Power, equality and inclusion in philanthropy

Funders can’t just hand out money and hope for the best. We need real partnerships - especially with those experiencing and tackling inequality every day. But how do we build those partnerships in a way that feels fair?
News - 15 September 2025

World Summit on Accessible Tourism 2025

The World Summit on Accessible Tourism 2025 will take place in Turin, Italy on 5-7 October under the theme of “A New Global Agenda for Accessible…
News - 4 September 2025

What happens when you fund the funders: Surprising lessons

When we first stepped into our roles at Fenomenal Funds, a feminist funder collaborative supporting women’s funds, we entered with curiosity and uncertainty. Phoebe’s background in feminist programming, research, and…
News - 2 September 2025

Philanthropy and Crises: Exchange on Gaza

Register View the programme Philea will host “Philanthropy and Crises:…
News - 21 August 2025

From the sidelines to the frontlines: Why philanthropy must equip activists for the age of AI

Foundations have long championed human rights, justice and democracy. Now is the time to extend that leadership into the age of AI. The need is urgent. The risks are real. And the potential - for both harm and radical progress - is immense.
News - 19 August 2025

Guardians of equality: Why we must invest in the institutions that protect the most marginalised

Equality Bodies are a cornerstone of Europe’s democratic architecture, ensuring that anti-discrimination laws are not just words on paper. But too often, they are underfunded, politically vulnerable, and invisible to those they serve. Philanthropy can be a vital ally in helping these institutions turn equality into reality.
News - 16 July 2025

EuroPhilantopics 2025

EuroPhilantopics 2025 will take place on 3 December in Brussels. EuroPhilantopics serves as a crucial platform for identifying common goals, sharing best practices and forging partnerships to address shared challenges…
News - 14 July 2025

European Day of Foundations and Donors 2025