There are organisational areas that are like a wound. You can touch it, but it doesn't always feel good. Governance is one of these areas, where the conflict between emotion and reason lives; between what we want and what is best for the organisation.
The WIN-BIG project has launched a campaign aimed at amplifying the voices of women in the Blue Economy called: Women Champion Story Collection by sharing the inspiring tales of women making waves throughout maritime industries.
Applications are now open for the BPI ‘la Caixa’ Foundation Solidarity Award, which aims to promote projects that foster the integral development and social inclusion of people in vulnerable situations, enhancing their capacities and favouring equal opportunities.
Technological innovation quickly becomes commonplace, integrated into everyday life. In the social field, knowing when a solution ceases to be an innovation is one of the challenges for social entrepreneurs. But is it so important that the solution is an innovation?
The growing cultural diversity in Portugal has been fuelled by the increase in the number of immigrant students in the country's schools. This reality enriches the exchange of experiences and perspectives between students, but also imposes complex challenges.
The sudden freeze of USAID’s funding by the Trump Administration has crippled global humanitarian efforts, halting life-saving programs in disaster zones and developing countries. Organizations face bankruptcy, essential aid is disrupted, and vulnerable populations are left without food, medicine, or education. As the U.S. withdraws from its leadership role, will the European Union and global philanthropists step up to prevent a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe?
Non-profit organisations have until 10 February 2025 to submit applications for projects that promote transformation towards fair societies and a climate-neutral future. Projects worth between €80,000 and €200,000 will be funded.
Non-profit and public entities have until 14 February 2025 to submit applications for pilot projects, action plans or training programmes in blue innovation and competitiveness, marine and terrestrial environment, culture and sustainable tourism. The maximum amount of funding per project is €3,500,000.
The social sector plays a crucial role in society, tackling issues such as poverty, social exclusion, education and health. However, finding and retaining qualified professionals aligned with its values is a mission that goes beyond traditional recruitment and one of the biggest challenges for human resources (HR) in this sector.
Strategic philanthropy, understood here as the activity carried out by foundations in an intentional way to maximise impact, can and should incorporate the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles typically associated with companies, by aligning the philanthropic initiatives of foundations with the environmental sustainability, positive social impact and responsible governance objectives of companies.
The ScienceUs project aims to create a European network of citizen science initiatives in areas related to climate change adaptation, in line with the EU's mission.
Frederica, Ivo, Rosa, Inácio. There are many stories of volunteers running non-profit organisations despite the challenges. And those volunteers should be recognised.
