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News - 16 February 2026

Community philanthropy as infrastructure: Sustaining democratic resilience in wartime Ukraine

Rooted in history and strengthened by crisis, community philanthropy in Ukraine has evolved into essential civic infrastructure during wartime. Community foundations mobilise diverse local resources, sustain social cohesion and protect democratic agency. As local capacity faces exhaustion, international philanthropy must prioritise flexible, long-term support that reinforces - rather than replaces - local ownership.
News - 13 February 2026

Of monsters and margins, or why narrative work should be at the heart of philanthropy now

Philanthropy should engage narrative work with intentionality, optimism and steadiness, confronting the narratives shaping its design and practices, and acting to contribute today to the future we collectively envision.
News - 12 February 2026

Legal Affairs Committee – EU Civil Society Strategy: What’s in it for Philanthropy?

Register The Legal Affairs Committee will host a webinar “EU Civil Society Strategy: What’s is in it for…
News - 12 February 2026

Civil Society Week 2026 – People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future!

The European Economic and Social Committee will host the Civil Society Week 2026 “People, Democracy, Resilience – Our Future!” on 2-5 March in Brussels.
Press Release - 10 February 2026

Transnational Giving Europe becomes Giving Europe: Unveils new look

10 February 2026, Brussels – Transnational Giving Europe today announced it is kicking off the new year with a new name and brand. The network, which facilitates cross-border philanthropy…
News - 5 February 2026

Philea and partners meet with new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

Philea and its partners from the EU Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Coalition on AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Fight of Terrorism) met in Frankfurt with the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) on 22 January 2026.
News - 3 February 2026

Italian National Conference of Community Foundations 2026

The Italian National Conference of Community Foundations 2026 will take place on 29-30 October, hosted by Assifero and Fondazione MeSSInA in…
News - 3 February 2026

Italian Family Foundations’ Symposium – September 2026

Assifero will host the second Italian Family Foundations’ Symposium of 2026 on 15 September in Brescia, hosted by Fondazione Tassara. The gathering…
News - 3 February 2026

Assifero Annual General Assembly 2026

The Assifero Annual General Assembly 2026 will take place on 18-19 June in Catania, hosted by Fondazione Marea. The Assifero Annual General…
News - 3 February 2026

Italian Corporate Philanthropy Camp 2026

Assifero will organise the Italian Corporate Philanthropy Camp 2026 on 12 May in Milan, hosted by Fondazione Snam. This event…