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News - 22 November 2021

Philea European Environmental Funders Group meeting – Systemic resistance to sustainability ‒ How can foundations trigger social and political change? 

Register to attend Philea’s European Environmental Funders Group (EEFG) will host its autumn meeting “Systemic resistance to sustainability ‒ How can foundations trigger social…
News - 10 November 2021

Call for session proposals for 2022 European Philanthropy Conference

The call for proposals is now closed. The night is darkest just before the dawn. Against the backdrop of the greatest crisis faced since World…
News - 25 October 2021

Press release: Time is running out: Europe’s philanthropy sector needs imagination, boldness and inclusion to unleash its full potential

Vienna, 22 October 2021 – The annual conference of the European Foundation Centre (EFC) came to a successful close this week. For three days, discussions among around 400 representatives of…
News - 16 September 2021

“Multi-actor partnerships and urban regeneration for the community: which future for the Italian housing sector?”

The Italian National Committee for Social Housing is organising a series of three webinars to discuss “Multi-actor partnerships and urban regeneration for the community: which future for the Italian housing…
News - 2 August 2021

LEGO Foundation pledges $30 million to Global Partnership for Education fund

The LEGO Foundation has announced a $30 million pledge to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) fund, to drive inclusive access to quality education for all children. At the…
News - 5 July 2021

A warm EFC welcome to our newest members and affiliates!

The EFC welcomes its latest members and affiliates to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit…
News - 24 June 2021

IKEA Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation establish $1 billion distributed renewable energy initiative

The IKEA Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation have announced they will join forces to establish a $1 billion initiative to support distributed…
News - 14 June 2021

Sara Llewellin awarded a DBE (damehood) in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

The EFC is delighted to share that the Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Chief Executive Sara Llewellin has been awarded a DBE (damehood) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours…
News - 10 June 2021

“Brick by brick” funders discuss effective strategies for social housing in Europe

The cost of housing in most European countries has become simply unaffordable for many. With over 120 million people in the European Union at risk of poverty and social exclusion,…
News - 28 May 2021

Mama Cash publishes “In Movement Together – Funding Feminist Activism Globally” a 10 year strategic guide for 2021-2030

Mama Cash has published its 10 year strategic guide for 2021-2030, “In Movement Together – Funding Feminist Activism Globally”. The guide sets…