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Interview with Madeleine Rees: what would we do in Ukraine now if we had the money?
Following the session on women’s role in peace processes at the EFC conference in Sarajevo,I asked Madeleine Rees, secretary general of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), what WILPF would do in …
EFC Conference 2014: 25 years on, a woman chair for the EFC!
‘This represents two firsts for the EFC, the first woman chair and the first chair from that part of Europe that a quarter of a century ago was still separated by the Iron Curtain. The …
EFC Conference 2014: what role for foundations in peace processes?
Given the experience of Sarajevo in the Bosnian War just 20 years ago, and the looming crisis in Ukraine, it was fitting that the 25th EFC Conference, held in Sarajevo on 15-17 May, should have …
EFC Conference 2014- recipes for building successful networks: search for the masterchef
I love cooking, though I admit to rarely consulting recipes and opting to improvise. But when it comes to cooking up strategies for effective philanthropy I am consistently searching for (and applying) tried and true …
EFC Conference 2014: Philanthropy through partnerships for a better world
Over three days at the EFC annual general assembly, delegates spent time debating big issues around rethinking Europe. I heard passionate discussions about the role of civil society, governance and solidarity. It was a challenge …
EFC 2013 conference summary
Since the start of this year’s EFC conference on 30 May, our Latest from Alliance blog has been featuring views and updates from the event. With a blogging team composed of philanthropy advisors, presidents, project …
On the edge of the abyss, what can foundations do?
The official title of the recent EFC conference, held in Copenhagen 30 May to 1 June, was ‘Sustainable Cities: Foundations and Our Urban Future’. Any conference focused on sustainability and our future, urban or otherwise, …
Sustainable Cities: Building a Foundation for Europe’s Children and Youth
Europe’s population is ageing, with many European countries straining to adjust to a large population that has either just entered their pension age or that is approaching this stage in their lives. Younger generations must …
Thinking outside of the box and breaking down the silos
A common sentiment that is often expressed in the non-profit sector is the need to avoid working in isolation, and this theme was certainly evident throughout the European Foundation Centre conference on sustainable cities. Connie …
What’s in a goal?
Many speakers at the EFC European Foundation Centre’s conference’s plenaries spoke of the need for foundations to have vision. During the thematic plenary, looking at the roles and responsibilities of philanthropy in an urban context, …
