GMF Cities ‒ Cities of Tomorrow
As part of the “Cities of Tomorrow” series, Philea spoke with Paul Costello, the German Marshall Fund of the US, to learn more about the objectives…
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How affordable housing helps tackle social inequality: The Community Land Trust Model
Community Land Trust Brussels (CLTB) develops permanently affordable housing projects in Brussels for people with limited means on collectively-owned land.
The Chicago Commitment ‒ Cities of Tomorrow
As part of the “Cities of Tomorrow” series, Philea spoke with Tara Magner, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to learn more about the origin…
Belgian EU Presidency kicks off with Social Economy event in Liège
The Belgian EU Presidency hosted the European Social Economy Meeting on 12-13 February in the city of Liège. Fully aware of the potential of the Social…
Registration opens for Philea Forum 2024
Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2024 “Trust and Philanthropy” in Ghent from 27 – 30 May, hosted by a group of Belgian foundations, chaired by the King Baudouin Foundation.
Achieving gender equality through collective and targeted funding
While women in Europe still enjoy significant freedoms, there is much work to be done to protect those gains and ensure we achieve full gender equality. The lack of economic inclusion of women and gender non-conforming people is a persistent issue.
Philanthropy without borders: what are the drivers of generosity among the Swiss abroad?
Over the past three years, 93% of Swiss abroad gave gifts. Family philanthropic traditions as well as transparency are crucial drivers of this generosity. Solidarity is another key motivator. Organized and cross-border philanthropy is vital to enhancing impact and fostering ties between expatriates and Switzerland, as 10% live abroad. Amid global challenges, philanthropy plays a crucial role in addressing crises.
Boosting the social economy: Insights from the Spanish EU Presidency event in San Sebastian
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union made social economy and “building an economy at the service of people and the planet” one of its strategic priorities.
