• EFC Member

”Good Practices on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities” – open call

The EU-funded project, Just4All has issued an open call for ”Good Practices on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities”.

• EFC Member

”Alternative Narratives on Philanthropy, Agency and Power in Africa” – new collaborative report on philanthropy in Africa

”Alternative Narratives on Philanthropy, Agency and Power in Africa” is a new collaborative report on philanthropy in Africa from the Ford Foundation, the Mott Foundation and Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP).

• EFC Member

”How are you doing, Europe?” – the new study from Bertelsmann Stiftung

Bertelsmann Stiftung have released a new study on the state of Europe is doing and what can be done in the future, titled ”How are you doing, Europe? Mapping social imbalances in the EU.”

• Philanthropy sector

”Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia” – new report from the Global Philanthropy Project and ILGA-Europe

The Global Philanthropy Project and ILGA-Europe have released their report ”Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia: Priorities and Access to Resources” that was launched in October 2018. 

• Philanthropy sector

”Philanthropy, an untapped potential?” – the latest hearing held by the European Economic and Social Committee.

Philanthropy and its as yet untapped potential in Europe was the topic of discussion at a hearing held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the 16th January.

• Philanthropy sector

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund President has penned an open letter on division, diversity and democracy in the US.

The President of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Stephan Heintz has penned an open letter on division, diversity and democracy in the USA. 

• Philanthropy sector

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations have published the Charity Ethical Principles

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have recently published the Charity Ethical Principles, a supporting framework for charities to develop policies and procedures within.

• EFC Member

Fondation Chanel launch a call for proposals looking to ”Advance women’s and girls’ independence and empowerment”

Fondation Chanel have launched a call for proposals for projects that aim to “Advance women’s and girls’ independence and empowerment” in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

• Philanthropy sector

Call for Nominations for the 13th edition of the “Carlos V European Award”

The European Academy of Yuste Foundation has announced the 13th Edition of the “Carlos V European Award”, which aims at rewarding the work of people, organisations, projects, or initiatives which through their efforts and dedication have contributed to the general knowledge and enhancement of Europe’s cultural, social, scientific, and historical values, as well as to the process of European construction and integration.

• EFC Member

Fonds 1818 issues first call for applications for projects supporting financial self-reliance

In recent years, Dutch EFC member 1818 Fonds has been exploring what is being done to promote financial self-reliance in the Netherlands. The fund is looking to support new projects that ensure that people stay out of debt or come out debt soon. It will make one million euros available for this purpose up until the end of 2022, with applying organisations able to submit a plan up until 1 April 2019.