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News - 22 April 2025

The hidden costs of welfare’s legacy payment systems: Why Europe must modernise now

Outdated, fragmented welfare payment systems are still the norm in many European countries, leading to delays in pension disbursements, healthcare reimbursements and social benefits.
News - 9 April 2025

Philanthropy’s time to shine is coming

Reflecting on the role that philanthropy can play to bolster Europe’s commitment to fight racism among its lands.
News - 6 March 2025

Women will save democracy but they can’t do it alone

Democracy isn’t something we have, it is something we do. It is not a fixed destination and requires constant care and collaboration. Women and frontline communities have long been the beating heart of our democracies: making sure all voices are heard while courageously challenging injustice. Let us show them that we have their back now.
News - 27 February 2025

Philea deeply concerned by police investigations of CSOs in Serbia

Philea has been informed by our Serbian members that on the morning of 25 February the country’s Criminal Police Administration entered the premises of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including the NGO Civic Initiative and TRAG Foundation, to carry out investigations.
News - 26 February 2025

Registration opens for Philea Forum 2025

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2025 “Power and Equality: A Balancing Act” in Lisbon from 2-5 June, hosted by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
News - 14 February 2025

Ukraine’s Fight and the Global Stakes: Why Philanthropy Can’t Afford to Look Away

Foundations for Ukraine, in collaboration with Philea and the Council on Foundations, will host “Ukraine’s Fight and the Global Stakes: Why Philanthropy Can’t Afford to Look…
News - 14 February 2025

Assifero’s Future Chair initiative – What have we learned?

The first progress report on the Future Chair initiative highlights significant progress among signatory foundations in prioritising youth involvement in decision-making. However, long-term and comprehensive efforts are required to embed youth participation into organisational structures and foster intergenerational dialogue.
News - 13 February 2025

Civil Society Week 2025 

Civil Society Week 2025 will take place on 17-20 March around the theme of “Strengthening Cohesion and Participation in Polarised Societies” in Brussels. In recent years, overlapping…
News - 12 February 2025

2025 Democracy Briefer for Funders: What’s Happening to European Democracy and What Funders Can Do About It

News - 11 February 2025

ERNOP and Philea launch call for experts for ERNOP Research Notes on justice philanthropy

Philea and the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) are launching a call for experts to contribute to a special issue of ERNOP Research Notes on…