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The next EU Health Commissioner holds the key to a holistic and inclusive future for European health policy
This new European Commission term offers an opportunity for a shift towards a more inclusive, sustainable and comprehensive European Health Union. -
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Building a Europe of Humanity, Resilience and Dignity
The newly elected European Parliament and European Commission President begin to shape the EU landscape. These are our five key calls for this legislative term. -
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Promoting protection during the Belgian EU Presidency
Belgium’s EU Presidency saw the Belgian Red Cross promoting protection and rights, shaping EU agendas, and co-organising events to address humanitarian needs. -
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Supporting the mental health of people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
On 9 April, the IFRC and the European Commission co-organised an event about the provision of mental health and psychosocial support to people displaced from Ukraine. -
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Health and social care as a human right
We talked with Anya Blum to learn about the Austrian Red Cross’ work promoting long-term care in Austria and beyond. -
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Safe but uncertain: two years after displacement from Ukraine
Two years after the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, some people from Ukraine living in the EU face a situation of uncertainty. -
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For a European Social Fund Plus that fosters inclusion
Based on Red Cross experience providing food aid and material support to people experiencing vulnerability, we contributed to the European Commission consultation on ESF+. -
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Tackling child poverty together
The European Child Guarantee aims to tackle child poverty, foster equal opportunities and prevent social exclusion by guaranteeing access for children to key services. -
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Rising costs and falling temperatures will put many people in Europe at risk this winter
This winter, many people will be forced into making difficult decisions about their energy spending. -
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Three core priorities for the Spanish EU Presidency
The Spanish Red Cross is mobilised to promote the voices of volunteers and the people they assist in national and European discussions. -
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Raising awareness about the importance of health
We talked with Sandrine da Cunha Couto, Health Awareness Officer, to learn about the Spanish Red Cross’ work when it comes to health, particularly with regards to prevention. -
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Reinforcing healthcare systems at national and European levels
In the framework of the European Public Health Week, we hosted the event “Accessing healthcare in the EU – Bridging gaps and tackling vulnerabilities”. -
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Swedish Red Cross working to influence the Swedish Council Presidency
With the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU soon coming to an end, we look back at the priorities that the Swedish Red Cross has been working to promote at EU level. -
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Food aid and cost-of-living crisis in Europe
RCEU and Eurodiaconia organised a roundtable at the European Parliament to discuss food aid and the consequences of the increase of cost-of-living crisis in Europe. -
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No health without mental health: the EU’s long-awaited comprehensive approach to mental health
While applying a holistic approach to mental health, the EU's new mental health initiative needs to recognise the critical role of community-based mental health services. -
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Supporting local communities in need
With more and more people in Europe experiencing financial difficulties, the Belgian Red Cross alleviates their troubles by providing various types of assistance. -
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Supporting people in Ukraine and beyond - the Czech Red Cross response
We caught up with four colleagues from the Czech Red Cross to hear about their work to support people within Ukraine and on the move. -
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The stakes are high for the 2023 EU Budget- will the EU deliver on its commitments?
The 2023 EU budget should apply a principled and people-centred approach aiming to boost resilience, strengthen social cohesion, and reach the most vulnerable groups. -
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How Red Cross societies across Europe are working to end homelessness
Our colleague Luís Vilachá Fernández shares the work of Red Cross Societies across Europe who are responding and working to prevent and end homelessness. -
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Caring for older people in age-friendly communities
We are launching a new publication showcasing good practices, challenges and lessons learned by Red Cross Societies in Europe on healthy ageing & long-term care services. -
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Cash and livelihoods: a winning combination for long-term sustainability and support to refugees
The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) programme provides cash assistance and longer-term livelihood opportunities for refugees and host communities in Turkey. -
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Promoting people-centred approaches to provide high-quality long-term care services
European Red Cross societies' experience in caring for disadvantaged and vulnerable people of all ages submitted to inform the upcoming European Care Strategy. -
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Converging Approaches to Combatting Homelessness in Europe
The Red Cross EU Office and French Red Cross hosted an event to identify strategies for prevention, response and actions to exit homelessness. -
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Local approaches to support people who need food and material assistance
Amid the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities, the Belgian Red Cross is offering assistance to people struggling to make ends meet, including for the first time. -
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The road towards affordable, high-quality long-term care in the EU
Our workshop on the European Care Strategy identified challenges to quality long-term care and how to resolve them, focusing on care for older people in Slovenia. -
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Red Social Innovation
A digital platform to share and learn about transformative social and technological innovations to help people cope with the socio-economic challenges of tomorrow. -
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Non-Profit Actors for a Thriving Social Economy
The European Social Economy Summit, hosted by the European Commission and the City of Mannheim, discussed the upcoming EU Action Plan on Social Economy. -
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Volunteering and intergenerational connections to promote active ageing
Red Cross Societies recommendations on Europe's ageing society based on experience in caring for disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the life cycle. -
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Promoting needs-based support for children and young people
The European Commission's Child Guarantee aims to uphold the rights of children and support children in need in an inclusive and participatory way. -
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Covid 19 conversation: new types of poverty are emerging
Paola Salerno from the Italian Red Cross and Karin Afeef from the Norwegian Red Cross discuss future needs and challenges in working to reduce poverty and social exclusion. -
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Massive surge in volunteer numbers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Hundreds of thousands have joined their National Red Cross and Red Crescent Society this year, providing vital support to their local communities in these critical times. -
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Delivering FEAD beyond 2020: achievements, challenges and lessons learned to support the most deprived
One in five people in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion before the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands more struggle now, and many need help for the first time. -
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COVID-19 conversations: Stay safe while helping others
Mayi Mukuna, from the Belgian Red Cross, and Agnese Trofimova, from the Latvian Red Cross, look at different strategies to continue supporting people in need amid lockdowns. -
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COVID-19 conversations: Digital or face-to-face help?
Senior managers from the Danish Red Cross and the Finnish Red Cross share their experiences and challenges during the pandemic, with suggestions for next steps. -
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COVID-19 conversations: How to tackle rising needs and stigma
We interview representatives from local branches of the Hungarian and Slovenian Red Cross on the impacts of the pandemic for the most affected. -
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Volunteering in the midst of a pandemic
Red Cross volunteers across Europe are playing a key role against COVID-19, involved in activities such as ambulance services, telephone helplines, health campaigns... -
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Supporting the Most Vulnerable
Across Europe, Red Cross staff and volunteers are working to help local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on those most at risk. -
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Flattening the Curve
With Europe currently at the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, Red Cross volunteers and staff have been on the frontline of the response. -
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EU aid: Lessons learned from 5 years of FEAD
The 17th meeting of the Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived (FEAD) network took place in Brussels, bringing together experts from across Europe. -
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21, accelerating social impact at the French Red Cross
Through its social innovation accelerator, the French Red Cross is implementing a transformation strategy that aims to increase its impact for society. -
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Auderghem Social Grocery
Mayi Mukuna of the Belgian Red Cross explains how social groceries help people at risk of poverty and social exclusion. -
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Strengthening the social impact of food and material assistance through accompanying measures
On 4-5 October, Red Cross practitioners contributed to the Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived (FEAD) Network meeting in Malta. -
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Tous Engagés
The French Red Cross hosted the festival “Tous Engagés", which showcased the role of social innovation in fostering solidarity and inclusion. -
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Building partnerships for effective FEAD delivery
Representatives from across Europe met for the 11th meeting of the FEAD Network to discuss how to work together to improve social services. -
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Strengthening social rights
Social Services Europe presents its position paper and key recommendations on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. -
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Ensuring staffing for quality social care
A new report commissioned by Social Services Europe highlights possibilities for strengthening recruitment and retention in social services, in the context of EU policies. -
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Eighth FEAD Network Meeting: Exploring the many faces of FEAD
The French government and implementing partner organisations invited stakeholders to Paris to visit local FEAD projects and discuss ideas for the programme's future. -
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Helping young people into their first job
Thousands of unemployed young people in Spain receive Red Cross guidance and support to succeed in starting their first job. -
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Sixth FEAD European Network Meeting: the “whole person approach”
The 6th Network Meeting of the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) focused on the importance of the "whole person approach" to providing support. -
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Third FEAD Network Meeting: Synergies between ESF and FEAD
The meeting focussed on finding synergies between initiatives funded under FEAD, and those financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). -
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First FEAD Network Meeting: Motivating, coordinating and training volunteers
Red Cross practitioners share insights on motivating, coordinating and training volunteers to deliver food aid and social assistance. -
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FEAD Network Launch Conference
On the 2nd and 3rd of June 2016, the first Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived Network launch conference was held in Brussels. -
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Red Cross EU Office Director speaks at the European Parliament on the integration of refugees
The Red Cross EU Office Director spoke at the European Parliament’s public hearing on "Refugees – social inclusion and integration into the labour market”.
