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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 – Philanthropy and the EU: Shaping What’s Next

EuroPhilantopics 2025 will take place on 3 December in Brussels, Belgium, under the theme of “Philanthropy and the EU: Shaping What’s Next” Europe is redefining its priorities towards defense and…
News - 14 July 2025

European Day of Foundations and Donors 2025

News - 9 July 2025

Philanthropy inspires me with hope because it is rooted in solidarity, generosity and love

An in-depth interview, originally published in El País in June 2025, on the challenges facing the European foundation sector.
News - 7 July 2025

Philea joins panel at “Civil Society State of the Union” launch event on safeguarding democracy through civil society

Philea took part in a panel discussion hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 25 June in Brussels, around the launch of the…
Press Release - 5 June 2025

Press release: Balancing power and equality on the agenda of largest annual European gathering of philanthropy professionals

05.06.2025 – Lisbon, Portugal – Power and equality took centre stage in Lisbon this week, where more than 800 participants from around Europe and the world convened for the 2025…
News - 4 June 2025

Embedding climate action to ensure equality for all in thriving communities – Community Foundation Ireland

What does climate integration look like for a national community foundation whose core mission is equality? This case study, from the publication “How to Integrate…
News - 28 May 2025

Draft Hungary bill seeks to restrict foreign funding that “influences public life”

On 13 May 2025, Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party presented a bill “Transparency of Public Life”, which would empower the Hungarian government to restrict foreign funded organisations, commercial and non-profit, it…