Social Services

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Social innovative community and voluntary-based services for older people

The I-CCC project aims to influence national reforms in long-term care through developing, testing and advocating for social innovative community and voluntary-based services for older people.
Strengthening health services in rural Romania

The Romanian Red Cross is bringing health services closer to people to strengthen strained services and ensure that everyone has access to healthcare.
Medical assistance to people displaced from Ukraine

In response to the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, the Bulgarian Red Cross operates helplines for health and psychosocial support to ensure that people displaced from Ukraine have access to healthcare.
Promoting resilient neighbourhoods to overcome vulnerability

The ‘Socially Sustainable Cities’ programme by the Swedish Red Cross aims to contribute to improving the situation for people living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas and to countering the structural causes of inequality.
"Breathe to be happy": Equipping young people to give visibility to mental health

Young volunteers from the Latvian Red Cross operate a project which aims at promoting the mental health of 13 to 30 years old people living in Latvia.
Holistic and sustainable assistance for people living with a disability

To combat the social exclusion of people living with a disability, the Croatian Red Cross established the daily-care centre, which offers services such as transport, accommodation, healthcare, psychosocial support & leisure activities.
Lay Home Care: promoting healthy and active ageing

Amid an ageing population in Slovenia, the Slovenian Red Cross supports healthy ageing by offering an educational programme for adults who have older people in their lives, providing knowledge & skills in caring for a person with specific needs.
COVID-19: Scaling up testing and strengthening national health systems with EU support

Since the beginning of COVID-19, seven National Red Cross Societies in the EU have been supporting their countries' health authorities in the fight against the pandemic through mobile testing.
Healthcare, therapy, and education in an inclusive family atmosphere

Children with a disability are particularly vulnerable to discrimination. The Cyprus Red Cross operates a therapy centre providing healthcare, therapeutic assistance & opportunities for disabled children to learn and thrive.
Combatting homelessness, boosting independence

To counter worrying homelessness rates in the Czech Republic, the Czech Red Cross operates several projects offering shelter to those experiencing homelessness.
Empowered through business incubators

Roma and Egyptians represent the most vulnerable national minority in Montenegro. With help from the Italian Red Cross, the Red Cross of Montenegro established the first business incubators for Roma and Egyptian entrepreneurs in Camp Konik, near Montenegro´s capital Podgorica.
Accompanying children to visit their parents in prison, key to maintain family ties

Since 2004, the Belgian Red Cross has trained, supported and coordinated over 1,170 volunteers who have helped 3,000 girls and boys to re-establish ties with their relatives deprived of their liberty.
A refuge for young LGBT people in Rome

The Italian Red Cross runs a unique shelter that provides accommodation and support for gays and transexuals who have been subjected to violence or discrimination and need a safe place to rebuild their lives.
Motivation and support for life-changing journeys

The Latvian Red Cross has assisted nearly 500 people at risk of discrimination and social exclusion through a programme to help them access education or take up work.
time4friends

A WhatsApp Service for Teenagers offered by the Austrian Youth Red Cross
Making Assistive Technology Work for All

The Orientatech project in Spain invites the users of assistive technologies to join the development and testing of devices and applications.
You are not alone

An Italian Red Cross hotline service helps people struggling with loneliness and provides them with support through difficult times.
Community Based Health and First Aid

Running since 2009, the Irish Red Cross' CBHFA programme is a unique approach to improving community health, hygiene awareness, and first aid skills in prisons through volunteer inmates as peer-to-peer educators.
Digital Red Cross

The German Red Cross works to promote innovation and improve the digital literacy of its staff and volunteers within care facilities.
Learning for life and making a difference in the community

In cooperation with three partner organisations from across Europe, the Portuguese Red Cross Youth hosted a group of young volunteers to contribute to work in local communities.
Youth Shelters in Finland

The Finnish Red Cross works to provide a safe and supportive space to help young people find shelter, protection, or advice in times of personal crisis.
Improving support for witnesses of crimes

The Witness Support Service of the Norwegian Red Cross provides emotional support and advice to those involved in court proceedings.
Psychosocial support in complex emergencies across Europe

A multinational project that aims to improve the disaster response capacities of European emergency and volunteer organisations.
Intergenerational learning in Poland

To help ensure senior citizens are valued and included in society, the Polish Red Cross project SeniorON creates opportunities for young and old to come together and learn from each other.
Specialised care at Belgian reception centres for asylum seekers

The Belgian Red Cross welcomes people with a range of support services, including psychosocial assistance.
Debeli rtič – A place of respite, learning and fun

With 60 years of experience serving disadvantaged people, today this Slovenian Red Cross health resort offers a wide range of activities to foster healthy living.
Solace and support for survivors of domestic abuse

The Danish Red Cross, Hungarian Red Cross, Romanian Red Cross, and Bulgarian Red Cross are strengthening psychological approaches and practices to strengthen the resilience of women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Community building and inclusion in Germany

The German Red Cross promotes social inclusion for migrants by arranging swimming lessons, a second-hand bike service, language classes, and support with asylum claims, as part of their long-term strategy to support migrant integration in Germany.
Youth and Drugs Project

Project Y.A.D brings together expertise from practical work addressing drug addiction, with the motivational force of young volunteers. Peer education activities on substance abuse by youth volunteers are a valuable tool for health promotion among young people.
Support at home following hospitalisation

This British Red Cross programme helps thousands of people following a short stay in hospital and prevents unnecessary hospital admissions by providing extra support and care so that they can readjust to daily life.
Social basket

The "Social Basket" project was established by the Koprivnica branch of the Croatian Red Cross in December 2014 to provide food and other practical items to the most vulnerable residents of Koprivnica.
Building resilience in Austria

The "Social Buddy" project aims to build resilience by offering support and guidance to people experiencing difficulties such as sudden unemployment and family problems, including the loss of a family member.
Combating violence against older women

"Breaking the Taboo" aimed to improve the situation of older women living at home by empowering health and social service professionals to recognise abusive situations and to help combat them.