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To ensure education in Ukraine, provide flexible funding to grassroots groups
Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine has had devastating impacts on children’s access to education. Many schools were unable to reopen for in-person classes this fall, and some students struggled to access online classes due to …
PEXforum 2024: Where are we in philanthropy infrastructure today?
PEXforum 2024, co-hosted with Acri and Assifero, brought together philanthropy infrastructure professionals from all over Europe. From problem-solving to exploring, from knowing to unlearning, from change-making to change-seeking: how can we embrace the new roles …
PEX 2024: Futures literacy, abolition, and espressos
We started our PEX 2024 journey surrounded by the multi-coloured murals and graffiti of a suburb in the heart of Rome. The short walk to the venue made clear that despite being primed as the …
From academic to aspiring network leader
I am a rather unusual academic. Rather than pursue tenure, I have always prioritised research that could help leaders achieve greater impact. Yet, at many points throughout my career, I have often doubted whether I …
Exploring the future of philanthropy as a community
On the last afternoon of the PEX forum, we were asked to gather the gifts that we contribute to the community. In my group, we came up with ‘curiosity’, ‘creating brave spaces’ and ‘being able …
Towards trust and transformation: Insights from PEX Forum 2024
The spirited atmosphere at the PEX Forum 2024 in Rome, Italy had a unique energy that set the stage for thoughtful reflection, forward-looking discussions, and introspection alike. Beyond the engaging panels highlighting emerging trends, networking …
Community Foundations of Canada on innovation and experimentation
At PEX Forum 2024, community members hosted intimate group conversations to uncover the uncertainties and dilemmas that sit with them and their communities, encouraging divergence and exploration. One of these discussions was led by Michelle …
Western sanctions pushes Russian philanthropy closer into Kremlin arms
Two years on since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin’s grip has tightened across society. The recent death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, held in an Arctic prison camp, is a …
How small grants can empower local communities to tackle air pollution
Everyone deserves to have access to clean air. And yet, 99 percent of the world’s population still breathe air that is harmful and dirty. In the UK alone, it causes approximately 40,000 early deaths each …
Wellcome Trust launches fund for underrepresented researchers
The world’s second largest foundation has launched a fund for underrepresented British researchers at the tune of £20 million. Awards aim to bring in more researchers from Bangladeshi, Pakistani and black British backgrounds. The …
