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Social impact analysis in Spain – the key to change?
As we all know, Spain is in the midst of some pretty tough times. Looking at employment issues alone, in January 2013 the European Commission recorded unemployment at 26.6%, with youth unemployment at 55.5%. With …
Philanthropy in Spain… but… does that exist?
I have only recently started working at Calala, the first women’s fund to be created in Spain, and I have to admit that entering this world has been quite a discovery for me. I come …
Innovation and entrepreneurship dominate the 20th anniversary of the Iberamerican Civil Society Meeting
This autumn marks 20 years of leaders from Latin America and Spain building bridges and sharing ideas to strengthen civil society. The 20th anniversary meeting of the Encuentro Iberoamerico de la Sociedad Civil was held …
How will the ‘First Globals’ change philanthropy?
‘Of course, she went down to Guatemala with my wife, to help out with that non-profit, Safe Passages.’ A friend was describing his daughter’s experience with philanthropy and community work. I was struck by his …
Entrepreneurs in Spain? Right now? Really? Yes!
There’s a ray of light shining through the midst of Spain’s gloomy economic picture… and it’s emanating from the beleaguered social sector. In the midst of dramatic government spending cuts, sky-high unemployment and overall economic …
What’s different about philanthropy in Spain?
The scene was the first large-scale conference on family philanthropy in Spain. 160 hand-picked attendees with ties to significant family businesses were in the audience. What did I see from behind the podium as I …
Eyes on the prize? Should be we awarding grants or trophies?
It’s prime season for awarding prizes in Spain’s philanthropic world. Last month Spain’s Prince Felipe awarded the Premios Principe de Asturias to artists, athletes and scientists, and to Ashoka’s founder, Bill Drayton, in the area …
Building bridges for Impact Investing in Segovia
The Roman aqueduct that brought water from the mountains to people of Segovia was a fitting backdrop for the recent gathering organized by IE University and Fundación Compromiso Empresarial. The charge was to lay the …
Spaniard’s €15 million gift is largest ever individual donation to scientific research in Europe
Esther Koplowitz, the Spanish environmental services magnate and one of Europe’s wealthiest women, has donated €15 million to boost biomedical research in Spain. The donation is being touted as the largest individual donation to scientific …
