The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation will host “A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth” on 31 May in Brussels to generate a discussion on the revision of the EU fiscal rules and the strategy that it must put forward… Read More
“In these testing times, the support of civil society in gathering the voices of European citizens is key to building democratic resilience and shaping the… Read More
On 15 June, Philea will organise “Economic System Change: Boring Buzzwords or Vital New Frontier for Philanthropy?”, the first in a series of standalone sessions on emerging issues and challenges for the philanthropic sector that Philea members wish to put on the radar. Questions on rethinking the workings of our… Read More
Funders’ Forum on Sustainable Cities – Driving a Community-Based Transformative Agenda for Cities The Funders’ Forum on Sustainable Cities will come together to explore “Driving a Community-Based Transformative Agenda for Cities” on 17-19 October in Chicago, USA, hosted by the John D. and Catherine T. Read More
What do the Collapse of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the Warring States Period, and the UK Cost of Living Crisis all have in common? Political instability, environmental issues, and economic mismanagement. Although the specific contexts and causes differ, issues such as excessive government spending, natural disasters, and social unrest have led to the collapse of pharaonic power and the adoption of new systems. Read More
The climate crisis is an area that all foundations, irrespective of sector, should attempt to address in one way or another. At first glance, a foundation which focusses on the social welfare of the elderly doesn’t have an obvious entry-point for proactive work addressing climate issues. And yet, a warming climate, and heat in particular, has an outsized effect on poor, marginalised and vulnerable elderly. Read More
On 6 December, we opened the doors of Philanthropy House for EuroPhilantopics 2022, our flagship policy event. With the intent to strengthen the relationship between… Read More
Just as Europe is moving from emergency mode to recovery from devastating effects of COVID-19, the continent is now preparing for a new era of discontent brought on by a growing cost-of-living crisis. Inflationary pressure is becoming more persistent and broad-based. Funders are now turning their attention to how to… Read More
On 14 November, the European Commission launched the Transition Pathway for Proximity and Social Economy. During the launch event, Commissioner Breton… Read More