Call for session proposals for 2022 European Philanthropy Conference
The call for proposals is now closed. The night is darkest just before the dawn. Against the backdrop of the greatest crisis faced since World…
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Press release: Time is running out: Europe’s philanthropy sector needs imagination, boldness and inclusion to unleash its full potential
Vienna, 22 October 2021 – The annual conference of the European Foundation Centre (EFC) came to a successful close this week. For three days, discussions among around 400 representatives of…
“Multi-actor partnerships and urban regeneration for the community: which future for the Italian housing sector?”
The Italian National Committee for Social Housing is organising a series of three webinars to discuss “Multi-actor partnerships and urban regeneration for the community: which future for the Italian housing…
LEGO Foundation pledges $30 million to Global Partnership for Education fund
The LEGO Foundation has announced a $30 million pledge to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) fund, to drive inclusive access to quality education for all children. At the…
A warm EFC welcome to our newest members and affiliates!
The EFC welcomes its latest members and affiliates to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit…
IKEA Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation establish $1 billion distributed renewable energy initiative
The IKEA Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation have announced they will join forces to establish a $1 billion initiative to support distributed…
Sara Llewellin awarded a DBE (damehood) in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
The EFC is delighted to share that the Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Chief Executive Sara Llewellin has been awarded a DBE (damehood) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours…
“Brick by brick” funders discuss effective strategies for social housing in Europe
The cost of housing in most European countries has become simply unaffordable for many. With over 120 million people in the European Union at risk of poverty and social exclusion,…
