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Evens Foundation seeks partners for its 'I am Europe project'
Evens Foundation is looking for partner organisations that are experimenting with different methodologies in the field of citizens’ participation that would be interested to take part in this project.
Spring 2012 issue of Effect magazine is out now
The latest edition, with a fresh new look and feel, whets your appetite for the EFC’s upcoming annual conference, the theme of which is “Peace through social justice – A role for foundations?”
Grantcraft launches new guide on funding for inclusion
At the EFC AGA on 7 June 2012 in Belfast, Grantcraft will launch “Funding for Inclusion – Bringing Women and Girls in the Equation”.
European Foundation Statute on track: Help us to cross the finish line!
Join us to find out more about the campaigns that are underway and how you can get involved in advocacy work!
Become an EFS Ambassador!
Are you a foundation leader? Do you believe in the importance of a European Foundation Statute (EFS)? Are you already involved or do you want to take part in advocacy activities in your Country? Become an EFS Ambassador!
Italian Research in Philanthropy Awards (IRPAs)
call is now open for proposals for the Italian Research in Philanthropy Awards (IRPAs), an annual prize run by Turin University and the Catholic University of Milan
UK government proposes cap on tax reliefs for donors
The UK government has announced plans to put a cap on the amount of tax relief that UK tax payers can claim in a year. A number of charities, foundations and sector bodies have expressed their concern about the proposal.
EU anti-money laundering laws from experience to proposal for action
This was the title of the Seminar held on 20th April in Ljubljana- Slovenia promoted by the Fondazione Italiana per il Notariato, with the support of the Slovenian Chamber of Notaries.
EU Ministerial meetings - April 2012
The following items discussed at the Councils of Ministers in March 2012 may be of interest to EFC Members.
29 April – European Day of Solidarity between Generations
Visit the EFC dedicated webpage to discover initiatives launched by EFC's members to support older citizens and intergenerational solidarity.
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 Events
Fondazione Adriano Olivetti 50th anniversary convention
For its 50th Anniversary, Fondazione Adriano Olivetti will host representatives of companies, institutions, research institutions and policy makers to discuss ‘Innovation, Intangibles, Territory’.
World Forum for Democracy
The World Forum will allow for an exchange of experiences and perceptions and help identify risks as well as possible answers to today’s societal challenges.
Charitable estate planning as visualized autobiography: an MRI study of neural correlates
The Erasmus Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (ECSP) presents an academic research seminar by Russell James about 'Charitable Estate Planning as Visualized Autobiography: An MRI Study of Neural Correlates'
Conference: The European socio-economic crisis - How foundations can play a role
This is a great opportunity for foundations to open up discussion on challenges, short- and long-term needs due to the current socio-economic crisis and potential ways to address them.
South Caucasus : Dark Spots and Bright Spots in Peacebuilding - Civil Society’s Role
This high-level event will bring together up to 50 practitioners, policy-makers and researchers in the areas of development, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding.
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 Jobs
Director - Open Society Initiative for Europe
To lead its Initiative for Europe, Open Society Foundations seeks a dynamic individual with, a passion for the European project, for the new position of Director of the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE).
Program Officer, Advancing Public Service Media - West Africa, at Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation seeks to hire a dynamic, creative and innovative leader to serve as Program Officer for its Advancing Public Service Media initiative in West Africa.

 EU Call to Action
Consultation on the 2013 EU Citizenship Report "EU citizens - Your rights, your future"
The European Commission is seeking the views of all EU citizens and organisations in relation to know about any obstacles you might be facing in your daily life as a European Citizen.
Check the Latest Open EU consultations – April 2012
These public consultations offer EFC members an opportunity to contribute to the definition of future EU priorities.
EC public consultation on a quality framework for traineeships
The objective of the consultation is to gather views about how the quality of traineeships can be enhanced through a framework.
The Internet is gearing up for the next technological revolution
The objective of this consultation is to assess the policy challenge that we want to retain over an environment where machines will gather, exchange, process and store information automatically.
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 EU Funding
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) funding opportunity
The aim of the AAL Joint Programme support research projects targeting innovative ICT-based solutions including innovative products, systems or services to enhance older adults’ quality of life.
European Partnership on Sports funding opportunity
The main objective of this preparatory action is to support the implementation abd prepare future EU actions in this field
Open EU Funding Opportunities - April 2012
Provides a snapshot of current EU funding opportunities and calls for proposals and expressions of interest of relevance to EFC members.
ESPON funding opportunity
Calls for proposals are now open regarding the following priorities: targeted analyses and ESPON scientific platform.
Health Call for Tender
The purpose of the contract is to contribute to the protection of children and young people from harmful alcohol consumption by collecting good practice in the enforcement of legal age limits for selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

 Contact Details

 Gonzague Huybrechts
 IT Officer