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Keeping the ‘open society’ open
In recent years, populism and solidarity have been the focus of public debate. Both issues are very much interlinked: if one wants to avoid radical populists gaining the upper hand, solidarity with those who feel …
‘With’, not ‘to’: the meaning of solidarity in an age of austerity
Solidarity provides philanthropy with the opportunity to move beyond benevolence to identifying with the experience of those who need our support as they face many and varied challenges. Whether you are committed to providing a …
‘Critical’ WINGS nails its colours to the mast in Mexico
There was a whiff of impending crisis in the air at the 2017 WINGSForum in Mexico City in February: the growth of populism, increasing restrictions on the freedoms of civil society, social problems that seem …
Hungarian Community Foundations at a turning point
Community Foundations in Hungary have reached an exciting milestone. On the one hand, three new foundations have emerged this year from the Community Foundation Support Programme’s set-up process, each with a unique identity and ambitions. …
European Cultural Foundation’s 2017 Princess Margriet Awards
The European Cultural Foundation (ECF), an organization promoting cultural expression and a shared future in Europe, has presented their 2017 Princess Margriet Award for Culture to four laureates: writer and columnist Aslı Erdoğan, writer and …
In a conflicted Europe, EFC conference to shine light on solidarity
Europe is currently experiencing a time of great uncertainty. Democracy is under threaten in multiple countries, particularly Poland and Hungary. In an attempt to navigate this uncertainty, the European Foundation Centre (EFC), an international membership …
Chinese NGOs need to play a greater role in global governance: a Q&A with Wang Xingzui
In the context of growing calls for the charity sector to move in step with the One Belt, One Road initiative, China Development Brief (CDB) recently spoke with Mr.Wang Xingzui (WXU), the Executive Vice President of …
Make a clean break – a new guide published on fossil fuel free investing
Trillium Asset Management, Green Century Capital Management, and 350.org have released a new guide for investors on fossil fuel free investing titled Make a Clean Break: Your Guide to Fossil Fuel Free Investing. The new …
A gem at the COF conference: A session on the Sustainable Development Goals
A handful of sessions at the Council on Foundation’s annual conference usually stands out among others by highlighting important new issues or encouraging critical thinking among attendees. This year’s gem of a session focused on …
New portal to increase ocean conservation funding
The New York based Foundation Center has launched an online portal allowing ocean conservationists and supporters to easily track current and past funding to global marine conservation efforts at Fundingtheocean.org. The website notes that the …