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What does climate integration look like for a large, generalist community funder? This case study, from the publication “How to Integrate Climate into Your Philanthropic Programmes:…

Philea Forum 2026 – Philanthropy for People and Planet The Philea Forum 2026 will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 18-21 May, exploring “Philanthropy for People and…

Equinet will host “Equality in (Climate) Crisis: Equality Bodies Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Marginalised Groups” online on 3 December 2025.

How can a philanthropic organisation take real responsibility for its own climate footprint while funding systemic change? This case study, from the publication “How to…

With Philea’s Year of Equality 2025 behind us, Philea will host a special members-only Open House on Equality, online on 28 January, this interactive online session to reflect on the…

The Council on Foundations, Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN), and Philea will host “Navigating the Crossroads: Philanthropic Strategies…

During a keynote at the Philea Forum in Lisbon, I shared the story of Alwaleed, a young entrepreneur and activist. He dedicated his life to building a peaceful and prosperous Sudan at a time when the region is experiencing one of the largest humanitarian crises ever recorded, and shamefully neglected, with over 30 million people in urgent need. In April this year Alwaleed got abducted, tortured and killed by the Rapid Support Forces.

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.

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?