An earlier version of this article was first shared on September 15, 2015. It has since then been updated to include the latest information and we will attempt to continue to update the information as work progresses. Do keep checking in. Recent pictures have brought to light the seriousness of the refugee crisis in Europe.…
In recent years, dozens of countries that previously permitted foreign funding have adopted new laws in order to block cross-border funds, often with the excuse of protecting security, economic interests or public morality, or preserving sovereignty. Funders are invited to take part in a one-and-a-half day Workshop on Shrinking Space for Civil Society on 11-12th…
The Working Group on Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace came together in 2007. It has since been committed to improving and growing the impact of philanthropy on social justice and peace building work. It has done so through dialogue amongst the members; through meetings and even entire conferences devoted to peace and social justice…
A summary report based on discussions at a convening in Brussels, Belgium, October 7-8, 2014 This report presents a summary of the discussions that took place at a convening organized in Brussels on Oct 7-8, 2014 by the Working Group on Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP). The event was arranged in collaboration with…
On Oct 7-8, 2014 the Working Group on Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) in collaboration with the Network of European Foundations and the Even’s Foundation (Antwerp) organised a convening entitled “European Values – Promoting Solidarity at a Time of Austerity. What Role can Philanthropy Play?” The convening brought together a small group of…
On May 15, 2014, a session entitled “Sea Change or Hard to See Change – Are Foundations Making Enough of a Difference?” was presented in Sarajevo, organized as part of the EFC Annual General Assembly and Conference. Foundations in Europe seem to vary greatly on the charity to social change spectrum. But, in one way…
This article first appeared on May 17, 2014, in Latest from Alliance – the blog of the Allaince Magazine A large part of the conversations at the 25th EFC Annual General Assembly and Conference in Sarajevo have drawn focus to the uneasy realities of the ‘European project’. Framed by the backdrop of Sarajevo – a city…
Foundations in Europe seem to vary greatly on the charity to social change spectrum. But, in one way or another, do all foundations aspire to create sustainable change? Should they? This highly interactive session will examine how foundations look at themselves and will consider the question: ‘Do we understand ourselves to be change makers?’ This is not evident and is…
Neither had we. For these things are great! Which got a small group of us thinking: what makes something great, rather than good, and how is it possible to make that leap? More relevantly, we wanted to explore how European foundations can position themselves in ways that make greatness possible. Read more here. here.
We often talk about the roles of foundations: what we can and cannot do, what our boards and donors and other constituencies will react to us doing; what our internal systems and structures and budgets allow us to do… all very real parameters within which we work. We also often talk about the added advantage…