In this piece for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, EPIM's co-directors Sophie Ngo-Diep and Hrishabh Sandilya and former chair Raphaela Schweiger share EPIM’s transformation story and what it means to reimagine collaborative philanthropy in today’s world.

EPIM hosted its inaugural Forum on 13–14 November 2024 in Brussels, bringing together 38 actors from across Europe’s migration ecosystem. Participants included civil society leaders, government representatives, social entrepreneurs, migrant activists, journalists, and philanthropists, all contributing diverse expertise and lived experiences.

Co-Directors Sophie and Hrishabh interviewed each other for Philea, reflecting on the highs and lows of co-leadership and what it takes to make the model work. They describe it as a mutually reinforcing growth loop that strengthens both personal and organisational capacities, enhancing EPIM’s credibility and innovation. Their experience highlights the importance of open communication, shared vision, and trust in navigating differences and fostering a collaborative, supportive leadership culture.

As of April 2nd, 2024, EPIM becomes the European Philanthropic Initiative for Migration. The new moniker and visual identity are the final outcome of EPIM’s Process of Change that culminated last year.

In October 2023, EPIM’s Steering Committee met in Brussels to approve its new Theory of Change, updated Approach and Priorities and a new Governance Model for the Fund. This brought to an end the Process of Change – a fruitful year and half-long strategic review of EPIM’s achievements so far and where it is headed to next.