• EFC Network

The EFC’s Gender Equality and European Environmental Funders Group joint networks meeting looks at environmental problems, policies and practices through a gender lens

The recent joint meeting of the Gender Equality network and the European Environmental Funders Group (EEFG) saw the two groups unite their knowledge and experience and seek to look at environmental problems, practices and policies worldwide, through a gender lens. 

• EFC

Raymond Georis debate looks into ”Philanthropy and Culture for Europe’s Future”

The 2018 edition of the annual Raymond Georis debate saw the role of ”Philanthropy and Culture for Europe’s Future” being dissected by Tere Badia and Andre Wilkens, with Raymond Georis moderating the lively discussion in the environs of Philanthropy House.

• Philanthropy sector

A Time to Stand Together

The EFC is proudly standing together with the Central European University by co-signing the declaration below and by helping to share the hashtag #IStandWithCEU. Last week the Central European University in Budapest announced it would partially relocate to Vienna given the Hungarian government’s unyielding hostility to civil society and academic freedom. Around the world, civil […]

• EFC Network

2018 Grantmakers East Forum looks at reframing civil society in terms of actors, values and tools

The 23rd annual Grantmakers East Forum (GEF), hosted by the Central European University, explored the role of foundations in confronting the new threats and challenges to civil society in Europe as well as exploring innovative approaches to fostering social cohesion. The event in Hungary brought together grantmakers, academics, civil society actors, EU and international organisation representatives.

• Philanthropy sector

New initiative ”Transforming Life Awards” now open for applications

The Philanthropy University and Alquity have launched a new initiative, the ”Transforming Lives Awards”, which aims to uncover the best NGO’s and social enterprises working towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8 in Asia, Africa and Latin America. 

• EFC

Add your signature to a letter to support “European Rights and Values” instrument before 8th October

The EFC would like to encourage its members and the wider philanthropic community to sign a letter to support an advocacy initiative aimed at creating a new EU financial instrument that would help European civil society organisations (CSOs) actively engaged in the promotion of democracy and EU values within European Union. The initiative was launched by a group of CSOs/philanthropic organisations including Stefan Batory Foundation as a result of the EFC’s Annual General Assembly and conference in Warsaw last year.

• EFC

Fondazione CON IL SUD announce call for proposals for the fifth edition of their Brains2South program

Fondazione CON IL SUD have announced the call for proposals for the fifth edition of their Brains2South program; ”Promotion of Best Talent in Scientific Research”

• EFC Network

The Funders Forum for Sustainable Cities 2018 visited Flint and Detroit, MI to explore ”Industrial Cities Adjusting to the New Economy”

This year’s Funders’ Forum for Sustainable Cities (FFSC) annual gathering was hosted by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in Flint and Detroit, Michigan from 18-20 September, with the theme being on industrial cities and their adjustment to the New Economy.

• EFC

2019 EFC Conference – Call for session proposals!

The Call for Proposals for the 2019 EFC AGA and Conference is now open! The Programme Committee now invites proposals for sessions via aga@efc.be by 28 October!

• EFC

EFC Policy and Programmes Director Maria Orejas appointed to European Commission Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises

EFC Policy and Programmes Director Maria Orejas has been appointed to the European Commission Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises.