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Funding Democratic Futures
3 June @ 18:00 - 21:00
In a time of rising extremism and polarization across the world, democratic principles and the rule of law is increasingly under pressure, not only elsewhere, but also in The Netherlands and in Europe.
On Wednesday, June 3rd, The HER Collective and The Hague Humanity Hub are pleased to invite donors, investors, and the wider democracy ecosystem along with HER members, to jointly explore possible pathways to safeguard a democratic future.
As noted in the charter of HER Democracy, “Freedom, Rule of Law and Equal Rights under the Law are the three key components of democracy that require safeguarding and action.”
Global funding sources are increasing to safeguard and strengthen democratic rights. Are Dutch and European funding sources also rising to the occasion and if so, what are they funding? What would you fund if you had €10 million to contribute? Are new pathways needed to secure a democratic future?
We invite funders and initiatives that strengthen and defend democracy to explore questions such as:
- What needs to be done and how would it be funded?
- What is currently being supported and why?
- Which pathways do we believe will lead to democratic futures?
📅 Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
🕒 Time: 18:00-20:45 including networking
📍 Location: The Hague Humanity Hub, Fluwelen Burgwal 58, Den Haag
Evening Program
Part I: What is needed to protect our democracy and the rule of law?
Part II: What should be funded? – Interactive table discussions with expert practitioners (audience participation)
Part III: What is really being funded? Expert funders share their priorities
Part IV: Reflections and dialogue, including on what is needed next
Meet the Speakers
- Lisa Witter, Chief Executive Officer, Better Politics Foundation
- Danielle Hirsch, Member of Parliament, PRO
- Lisa Jordan, Managing Director, DRK Foundation on behalf of Civitates
- Merel Borger, Chief Impact Officer, Limelight Foundation
- Rogier van der Weerd, Managing Director, Adessium Foundation
More speakers to be confirmed soon.
This session is hosted by:
- Ginelle van Tartwijk, HER Capital
- Jill Wilkinson, The Hague Humanity Hub, HER Democracy
- Lisa Jordan, HER Capital
- Marcela Neves, The Hague Humanity Hub
- Margot Quaegebeur, HER Democracy
HER Collective is a women-led community uniting anyone who is ready to go the extra mile in restoring a world where all can thrive.
This is an invite-only event. If you would like to attend, please request an invitation here and briefly share your interest in joining.