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News - 30 August 2023

WAPPP Round Table – Public – Private – Philanthropy Partnerships for People & Planet – Meet Pioneers of Transformative PPPPs

WAPPP and The Partnering Initiative will co-host a round table “Public – Private – Philanthropy Partnerships for People & Planet – Meet…
News - 13 July 2023

FOODPathS Funders Forum 2023

Philea and Fondazione Cariplo, working as affiliated partners within Work Package 3 of the FOODPathS project, will host the “FOODPathS Funders Forum…
News - 18 May 2023

A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth

The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation will host “A very European puzzle: balancing budgets and promoting growth” on 31 May in Brussels…
News - 18 May 2023

European Economic and Social Committee elects Oliver Röpke as its new President

“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 future of Europe.” – Oliver…
News - 10 May 2023

Economic System Change: Boring Buzzwords or Vital New Frontier for Philanthropy?

On 10 October, 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…
News - 8 March 2023

Food, Fuel, and Fiat

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.
News - 2 March 2023

Registration open for Philea Forum 2023

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2023 “A New Compass for Europe: Forged in Crisis, Forward in Hope” in Šibenik from 23 – 25 May, hosted by the…
News - 14 February 2023

Institutionalising Net-Zero Care

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.
News - 20 January 2023

Co-creating the Future of Europe in Difficult Times – EuroPhilantopics 2022

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 our sector and EU policymakers,…
News - 13 January 2023

The European Commission calls on foundations and the wider Social Economy to commit to digital and green transitions

On 14 November, the European Commission launched the Transition Pathway for Proximity and Social Economy. During the launch event, Commissioner Breton and MEP Patrizia Toia, Chair…