Philea

Philea, the Philanthropy Europe Association, is a leading network that brings together foundations, philanthropic organizations, and support networks across Europe. Its membership spans more than 30 countries, encompassing over 10,000 public-benefit foundations dedicated to improving the lives of people and communities both within Europe and globally. The association emerged from the convergence of two major European philanthropy bodies, Dafne and the European Foundation Centre, with the aim of strengthening collective impact and enhancing the voice and reach of institutional philanthropy. Philea's vision is for philanthropy to realize its full potential in fostering a just, pluralistic, and resilient society, with an emphasis on people and the planet. Its mission is to enable and empower the philanthropic community to build a better present and future, advocating for trust, collaboration, transparency, innovation, inclusion, and diversity. These values are woven into its activities, from co-creating knowledge and learning from effective practices to promoting enabling environments for philanthropy. The association provides a platform for exchanging best practices, policy engagement, and initiatives that help shape the sector, such as supporting the integration of impact investing in philanthropic strategies. Headquartered in Brussels, Philea acts as a hub for European philanthropy, providing data, fostering collaboration, and representing the sector with policymakers and the broader society. Through its work, Philea aims to amplify the positive contributions of philanthropy in addressing social challenges and advancing the common good.