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Funding and Grantmaking
Movements are critical for building trust
The Plastic Solutions Fund is a new Philea member, and at this, our first Philea Forum, my colleagues and I were excited to dive into the theme of “Trust and Philanthropy.” Trust is at the …
What it means to talk about conflict
Alliance’s readers chose How should independent philanthropy engage in contexts of conflict and crisis? as its poll winner – an interesting choice, as an estimated 110 conflicts rage across the world. This fishbowl session was …
‘The miracle of Europe’
In beautiful but stormy Ghent, Belgium – sat in the beautiful and ornate theatre room of Viernulvier, I sat and waited for the first session of the day: Safeguarding democratic values: Breaking the silos of …
Is philanthropy rock and roll?
Under the title of ‘Trust and Philanthropy’, the 2024 Philea Forum sought to answer two pressing questions: how can philanthropic organisations build and maintain trust in the eyes of their beneficiaries? And how can they …
Brazil’s local, Indigenous organisations face uphill battle for legal recognition
Brazil’s Indigenous-run, locally led organisations face an uphill battle for legal recognition. A report published by the Casa Fund, one of Brazil’s most preeminent grant makers with a focus on indigenous peoples, climate and social …
Uncovering foundations’ impact investing sphere
In May, Alliance asked its readers what session they would like to hear about most at Philea Forum 2024 in a poll. The winner was ‘Uncovering foundations’ impact investing sphere’– take a look at our …
Donors need to do better finding and funding grassroots health NGOs for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda
LGBTIQ+ people in Rwenzori sub region, Uganda are pleading for a non-discriminative environment at health facilities to ensure equitable and quality access to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV services. LGBTIQ+ people in rural areas …
Donors are ignoring Black women at the forefront of our most important social movements
Angela Davis once said, ‘When Black women move, the whole structure of society moves with them.’ Throughout history, Black women have been at the center of struggles for change. In recent years, they have led …
“Societal shift” around philathropists using endowment for positive impact
Philanthropists’ interest in incorportating impact investing, both in grantmaking and their endowment, is growing, according to two philanthropic support organisations. Impact Europe and Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association) have released new guidance for philathropists looking to …
The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the myth of the good billionaire
Reviewed by Deborah Doane, partner at Rights CoLab Tim Schwab’s forensic expose, The Bill Gates Problem, Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire makes for very uncomfortable (and gripping) reading. Schwab reveals Gates’ influence …
