An overview of the intiatives and projects Dafne is working on, including responses to COVID-19, resources on data and research, Next Philanthropy, Focus: Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Climate Coalition.
The Dafne team are currently working on several projects with the aim of fostering dialogue and peer exchange between Dafne members and relevant stakeholders, as well as empowering the European philanthropic sector. Below is an overview of the Dafne’s key activities at present.
The most urgent of these projects is the work relating to COVID-19, through which Dafne is supporting its members and the wider community by collating information and resources.
Inspired by the UK Funder Commitment on Climate Change, Dafne is helping to advance the “Philanthropy Climate Coalition” which brings together philanthropy networks to explore potential action and support in helping foundations address climate change.
Dafne is working as a partner in Next Philanthropy, a global collaboration around emerging trends and developments in the field of philanthropy.
Originally launched by the Russian Donors Forum, FOCUS:Philanthropy has now been expanded to European level by Dafne. The Initiative tells visual stories of the people behind philanthropy and how they work for a better Europe.
Dafne continues to facilitate cross-border cooperation with research institutions and philanthropy support organisations in order to advance research on European philanthropy and present robust resources, data and evidence for stakeholders and the wider public.
Anne Monier, Reasearch Fellow at the Philanthropy Chair at ESSEC business school, shares key principles behind the where, who, what, how and why of intersectional peer groups.
Dr Lars Grotewold, Stiftung Mercator, highlights why climate is a cross-cutting challenge which requires urgent action from the entire philanthropic community.
Hanna Stähle, Philanthropy Advocacy, shares the highlights from a panel including Vice President Timmermans exploring the role of foundations in the Gobal Green Deal, hosted by F20 at the German Foundation Days.
ACF have published their first annual report tracking the progress of signatories of the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.
The first event, held on 11 May 2021, focused on “Biased Algorithms: AI ethics and digital rights in Europe, and why philanthropy should care?”.
Lisa Rose, Philanthropy Programme Manager of the Beacon Collaborative, shares practical insights on how philanthropy can support marginalised communities in embracing the digital revolution.
Ruth Williams, Secretary General of the Austrian Foundations Association, discusses the intangible threats of digital bias and how philanthropy can act to create awareness and make sure that different voices are being heard
‘10 years to transform the future of humanity – or to destabilize the planet’ – this is the reality philanthropy is facing today. In time for Earth Day 2021 Dafne’s Max von Abendroth is calling philanthropy to be bold in addressing the climate crisis and deepening social inequalities.
Stefan Schurig, Foundations Platform F20, highlights the impact that decisions made at a global level will have locally and calls on philanthropists to take a stance on the climate crisis.
Elena Višnar Malinovská, Head of Unit at DG CLIMA, highlights the opportunities that the EU Climate Pact offers philanthropy organisations and their role in supporting Europe’s green transition.