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ReportPeople-centRED approach: Strengthening local-to-global capacities
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU and Member States to empower communities and help bring about long-lasting positive change in people’s lives.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross Approach: Caring for older people in age-friendly communities
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU and Member States to ensure access to high-quality home and community-based care for older people.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross EU Strategy 2022-2027
The Red Cross EU strategy 2022-2027 describes the strategic direction, goals and priorities of the work of the Red Cross EU Office and its members.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross Approach: Combatting Homelessness in Europe
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU and Member States to prevent, respond to and lift people out of homelessness.Download pdf
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Humanity in action: why principles matter more than ever
The “Humanitarian Principles in Action” event marked the 60th anniversary of the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. -
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Housing as a cornerstone of social inclusion
Having a home is a foundation for our wellbeing. To end homelessness, EU approaches must treat housing as a social good and not as a commodity. -
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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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Red Cross EU Office and National Societies showcase expertise at the 8th European Civil Protection Forum
On 4 and 5 June 2024, the Red Cross EU Office and several of our member National Red Cross Societies participated in the 8th European Civil Protection Forum. -
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Local actors are key to addressing growing humanitarian needs
The European Humanitarian Forum focused on the unprecedented levels of humanitarian needs in the current context of forgotten crises and fragile humanitarian environments. -
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European Humanitarian Forum: for more effective and sustainable solutions
The third European Humanitarian Forum is an opportunity to promote dialogue among key stakeholders on pressing humanitarian challenges. -
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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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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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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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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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Launch of ambitious partnership between IFRC and EU: a new model for the humanitarian sector
The pilot Programmatic Partnership aims to support local action in addressing humanitarian and health crises across at least 25 countries with EU funding. -
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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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Happening here and now: Europe in the face of extreme weather events
Extreme weather events like floods and fires are likely to occur more frequently due to climate change, making preparedness essential to mitigate risks and save lives. -
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No one is safe until everyone is safe
Ending the pandemic means also enabling access to COVID-19 vaccines for migrants, which is why health services must be made accessible to everyone. -
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It's time to end violence against women and girls
One in three women in the European Union has experienced physical or sexual violence. The COVID-19 pandemic is making it even worse. Stronger action is needed -
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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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"Imagine you sleep rough, and COVID-19 brings the country into lockdown"
Our colleague Elise Poumay has been volunteering with homeless and other vulnerable people in Namur during the pandemic. Read her testimonial. -
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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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Integration in local communities: working with, and not for migrants
On 4 December, stakeholders gathered in Brussels to discuss how to better promote diversity and the integration of migrants across Europe through meaningful participation. -
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Listening to the voices of children in exile
On 29 January 2019, a documentary screening was hosted at the European Parliament with the support of the Belgian Red Cross and the Intergroup on children's rights. -
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Improving the reception of asylum seekers in the EU
Enhancing the management of asylum reception was the focus of the closing conference of the European Platform of Reception Agencies. -
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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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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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Red Cross leaders call for sustainable and responsible migration policies
On World Refugee Day, the Red Cross EU Office joins Red Cross leaders from across Europe in calling for humanity to be placed at the heard of CEAS reform negotiations. -
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NGOs call upon EU institutions and member states to expand the use of safe and legal channels for refugees
We urge the Council and the European Parliament to continue to support and promote the use of humanitarian visas. -
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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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The EU-Turkey migration deal: a lack of empathy and humanity
The opinion of 23 European Red Cross Societies on the EU and Turkey agreement on migration. -
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Belgian Red Cross teams treat wounded in wake of Brussels attacks
Dozens of people injured in yesterday’s attacks in Brussels have been treated by Belgian Red Cross medics working across the capital. -
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Red Cross EU Office Conference on the EU Asylum Reception System
The Red Cross EU Office convened a public conference to address the key challenges and prospects for guaranteeing high reception standards for asylum seekers across the EU. -
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Challenges in providing adequate reception for asylum seekers across the EU: Red Cross EU Office Conference
The Red Cross EU Office will hold the conference "Emerging challenges in the European Union asylum reception systems” at the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU. -
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European Commission staff donation to the Red Cross
European Commission staff donate generously to support the Red Cross migration response. -
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21 Red Cross National Societies in the European Union call for more legal avenues to access protection
Our call to the European Union institutions to provide more legal avenues for those who need access to protection.
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Second hand, first choice: How Red Cross shops build communities and cut waste
Second-hand clothes are exploding in popularity, but for the Red Cross, sustainable fashion is nothing new. The Danish Red Cross has been a pioneer in thrifting, running charity shops since 1975. -
Teachers influencing health outcomes in Somalia
In Somalia, teachers are helping identify measles outbreaks, demonstrating how educators can be on the first line of health monitoring and response. -
Guiding children in migration towards independent adulthood
Guardians can play a crucial role by offering support and encouragement toward independence, helping children in migration grow into confident, resilient adults. -
Fighting loneliness
In Belgium, the Red Cross is working to improve the lives of older people by enabling them to stay connected and fully exercise their role as active and autonomous citizens through healthy life choices. -
First aid blended learning with a first aid application
The Belgian Red Cross (Flanders) has developed a scalable first aid blended learning training for several African countries, making localized and evidenced-based first aid tools and materials more widely available. -
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. -
Bringing families together
People who flee persecution or violence often experience family separation. National Red Cross Societies in Europe help them with reunification procedures, usually the only way to ensure their right to family life is respected. -
Model Villages in Rwanda
Communities in Rwanda are making their own solutions to become more resilient, in a project coordinated by the Rwanda Red Cross with the support of various European National Red Cross Societies. -
Specialised care at Belgian reception centres for asylum seekers
The Belgian Red Cross welcomes people with a range of support services, including psychosocial assistance. -
Humanitarian visas in practice
In September 2013, the Swiss Red Cross launched a programme to provide active support to Syrian nationals requesting for their relatives to be allowed to enter Switzerland legally using humanitarian visas. -
Reacting in emergencies
Following the Brussels attacks in March 2016, the Belgian Red Cross set up the new training module, "Reacting in emergencies". Aimed at the general public, the training covers how to react in the vital moments after an emergency and while waiting for help to arrive.
