30.01.2025 / Perspectives Community foundations (CFs) and community foundations support organizations (CFSOs) could benefit from familiarizing themselves with these reports. The reports offer an overarching picture of where European society is standing in relation to essential indicators for the well-being of European citizens and communities. Insights about key CF topics...
23.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Lutz Drieling, Lev Fejes, and Edi Beserman Download publication Executive Summary The role of Community Foundations (CFs) and Community Foundation Support Organizations (CFSOs) in furthering the SDGs and local sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant. The study builds on the insights from the 2023 report...
05.06.2025 / Perspectives Among the 37 countries whose VNRs were reviewed, only seven reports mentioned the role local communities can play in achieving the Agenda 2030 and its SDGs. A total of 63 VNRs were scrutinized to assess countries’ recognition of the importance of local communities in SDG implementation, revealing...
05.06.2025 / Case studies Authors: Lutz Drieling, M.A. Download publication Foundation Scotland is the only community foundation in Scotland It facilitates sustainable development and community empowerment through a unique blend of philanthropy and community-driven initiatives. At its core, Foundation Scotland serves as a custodian of funds for renewable energy projects,...
05.06.2025 / Case studies Authors: Lutz Drieling, M.A. Download publication Northamptonshire Community Foundation (NCF) is a beacon of community engagement, generating lasting connections between donors and their communities. As a catalyst for social change, it funds, connects, and convenes charitable activities to build stronger, more cohesive communities. Committed to inclusivity...
05.06.2025 / Case studies Authors: Andrei Anghel M.A. Candidate Download publication A Brief Introduction to Odorheiu Secuiesc Community Foundation Odorheiu Secuiesc Community Foundation (FCOS) has made significant strides in aligning its initiatives with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within this case study, we will showcase the foundation’s approach...
11.06.2025 / News Between June 12–15, Bucharest will host the TEFF Alumni Event 2025, bringing together former participants of the Türkiye Europe Future Forum (TEFF), alongside leaders, experts, and decision-makers from across Europe and the Republic of Türkiye. The event is organized in collaboration with the Stiftung Mercator – Istanbul...
29.01.2025 / News Vienna, May 29-30, 2025 – Our colleague Ștefan Cibian attended the workshop European Security 2.0: Reassessing Security after Munich, hosted by the Center for European Integration Research in Vienna. The event brought together scholars and policy experts to discuss evolving European security challenges amid ongoing geopolitical shifts...
23.05.2025 / News Bonn, May 22-23, 2025 – Făgăraș Research Institute participated at the EADI Jubilee Event, hosted by the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) at the Gustav Stresemann Institut in Bonn, Germany. The conference, titled “Development in Crisis: Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the...
26.02.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian At one of our FRI Media Lab workshops, students did not know what World War II was, who Hitler was, or what happened during the Holocaust. That illustrates a specific difficulty in teaching history, as well as broader challenges faced by post-totalitarian societies...