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The European Civic Forum and Stefan Batory Foundation addressed a letter to EU and National leaders, which was signed by numerous civic organizations. The CSOs recall that at the end of May 2020, the European Commission presented a strategy of overcoming the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing the future for the next
Read more →The strategic goal of the publication prepared by the Vladimir Potanin Foundation is to identify optimal ways of philanthropy transformation and to provide NGOs with substantial information in their transition to the new, post-crisis development. The publication looks to provide an analysis of the factors, contexts, and principles influencing philanthropy of the future, as well
Read more →The article presents three approaches philanthropy might take to the current crisis. First, there is the motion toward austerity; the second approach is toward faster and bigger charity. The third and final approach is a mutual aid, based on the idea that everyone has needs that should be met, and that everyone has something to
Read more →The report presents the contributions received from regional networks, organizations, and individuals from IPA beneficiaries. Some of the main points raised in the civil society consultation are: specific thematic issues need to be added or need to be better reflected in terms of their prioritization and approach; civil society involvement in IPA III is vital
Read more →The paper analyses the philanthropic state of affairs in Albania. It provides the main trends and best practices from other countries, which could serve to a better understanding of the dynamics from the stakeholders’, part of the PO sector. The paper is structured based on the leading indicators composing the philanthropic freedom such as tax
Read more →Due to the circumstances caused by the ongoing worldwide pandemic of COVID-19, the need for philanthropic support and solidarity is bigger than ever. As the philanthropic sector and the use of digital technologies have grown, so have opportunities for CSOs to adopt new fundraising practices. ECNL initiated formulating the Fundraising Principles to provide a global
Read more →The article refers that crises can present moments of opportunity for brave action simultaneously developing new perspectives and priorities. Currently what matters most is to ensure that the most vulnerable in our society are not disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The article indicates that all foundations have to communicate to their grantees, that they
Read more →In time of the COVID-19 emergency, and the probability that it may put pressure on donors’ aid budgets in 2020 and beyond, CONCORD call of the OECD officials to increase their support for developing countries which are also hardest hit in times of crisis. CONCORD is urging the EU institutions and member states to step
Read more →The COVID 19 pandemic will have long-term effects on civil society. Financial loss caused by cancelled activities will result in our partners forgoing critical investments and redirecting resources to delivery of critical services. Crucially, this health emergency is having a disproportionate impact on marginalized groups. Even before the Corona crises, these groups have a hard
Read more →With the changed context of the COVID-19 pandemic, NGOs’ programmes need to pivot rapidly to respond to different and additional needs, while coping with restrictions on travel, lockdown requirements and health concerns. This requires a massive amount of flexibility, as the parameters and cost structures of NGOs’ work shift. The article urges that in order
Read more →As coronavirus causes unprecedented disruption on a global level, CSOs are being asked and from them it’s expected to respond quickly to protect their staff and partners, and adapt their programmes to support the communities they work in. A large number of funders are aware that during the crises the traditional institutional philanthropy practices should
Read more →Traditionally, charity has allowed women to carve a place for themselves in the public sphere and to gain a great influence in various areas whereas the government’s doors were closed off to them. Their participation in philanthropy has become more than a vector for social and political recognition, it is a way to accelerate the
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