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ReportRecruitment and Retention in Social Services: Unlocking the Sector’s Job Creation Potential
Social Services Europe commissioned a study looking at existing interventions made at national level in the field of recruitment and retention in the social care sector, and identified barriers at several levels.Download pdf -
RecommendationContribution to the public consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights
These joint recommendations from members of Social Services Europe - CEDAG, EASPD, EPR, Eurodiaconia, FEANTSA, Solidar, Caritas Europe, and the Red Cross EU Office - focus on integrated social benefits and services.Download pdf -
RecommendationEnhancing maternal and child nutrition in external assistance
Our contribution to the preparation of the European Commission Communication, "Enhancing Maternal and Child Nutrition in External Assistance".Download pdf
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Drowning just below the surface
A new report by IFRC showcases how people around the world were affected by the impacts of COVID-19 and how the response was adapted to support vulnerable communities. -
Statement
Time to Get Resettlement Moving!
Ahead of the EU Resettlement Forum, the Red Cross EU Office appeals to EU institutions and member states to urgently revive and increase resettlement efforts. -
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Volunteering to facilitate social inclusion
In Greece, the Hellenic Red Cross runs two multifunctional centres which place opportunities for migrants to volunteer at the core of their work. -
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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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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. -
Interview
COVID-19 conversations: The socio-economic crisis is worrying
Andreea Furtuna, from the Romanian Red Cross, and Therese Leijon, from the Swedish Red Cross, address best practices to tackle the growing socio-economic gaps and inequality. -
Statement
Resettlement can't wait!
We appeal to the EU institutions and Member States to urgently revive and increase resettlement efforts. Read our joint statement with other aid organisations -
News
Urgent climate action, a shared responsibility
Reducing carbon emissions is not enough. Increased funding, adaptation strategies and joint efforts are needed to tackle this crisis, as highlighted at the Climate:Red Summit -
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Youth engagement, key for more inclusive and resilient communities
Young volunteers play a key role on social inclusion, humanitarian aid and environmental matters. Read inspiring stories from National Red Cross Societies across Europe -
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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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Syria: violence, COVID-19 and access constraints
At the IV Brussels Conference on "Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region", the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement called for safe, unimpeded access to people in need -
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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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EU Aid Volunteers: A Story from Ukraine
We spoke to an EU Aid Volunteer with the Finnish Red Cross who was deployed to Ukraine to support communications activities. -
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Enhanced post-earthquake support to Albania
The international support for Albania expands in order to help over 32,000 vulnerable people who have remained in urgent need of assistance after November's earthquake. -
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Reducing Disaster Risk Vulnerability in Eastern Ukraine
We caught up with Antoine Terrien, Country Manager in Ukraine for the Danish Red Cross, to hear about the work to increase preparedness to disaster risks in the country. -
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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. -
Statement
Global Refugee Forum 2019: our call for EU leadership on resettlement
Ahead of the Global Refugee Forum on 17-18 December, we call on the EU and its Member States to demonstrate leadership on resettlement. -
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EU Aid Volunteers: a story from Bangladesh
We spoke to an EU Aid Volunteer with the German Red Cross about her experience with disaster preparedness through Forecast-based Financing in Bangladesh. -
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Getting ready for school
In July and August, the Austrian Red Cross distributes school starter parcels among children attending primary and secondary school. -
Statement
The EU must stop the criminalisation of solidarity with migrants and refugees
We join over 100 independent organisations calling the new European Commission to stop the criminalisation of solidarity with migrants in Europe. -
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Mental Health Matters
On 18 June, Red Cross Red Crescent representatives were at the European Development Days in Brussels to discuss mental health services for vulnerable people. -
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Mali humanitarko - Investing in the next generation of volunteers
Launched in Spring 2019, the Croatian Red Cross' 'Little Humanitarian' project introduces school students to voluntary work in their community. -
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Syria: an ongoing and acute humanitarian emergency
Red Cross Red Crescent representatives appeal for adequate financial resources to meet increasing and changing needs in Syria and neighbouring countries. -
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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. -
Statement
Investing in migrant children and their futures
On International Migrants Day, the Red Cross EU Office urges the EU to ensure that migrant children are protected and provided with tools to build a positive future. -
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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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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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Fighting sexual and gender-based violence in conflict-affected zones
At the EDDs 2018, we learnt more about the Netherlands Red Cross' work to support Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) survivors in South Sudan and Burundi. -
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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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Challenges & opportunities for the social inclusion of migrants in the EU
Civil society and EU institutional representatives debated how EU migration and asylum programmes and policies can enhance the social inclusion prospects of migrants. -
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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. -
Statement
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. -
Statement
International Migrants' Day: Our call to respect the rights of migrants in an irregular situation
The Red Cross EU Office urges the EU and its Member States to take decisive action to protect the dignity of migrants in an irregular situation. -
Statement
Everyone wounded or sick during armed conflict has the right to health care
We renew our call for wounded and sick people’s right to health care during armed conflict to be respected and protected. -
Press release
The Red Cross Red Crescent at European Development Days 2016
The Red Cross Red Crescent will share its latest innovations in livelihoods programming, as well as field-insights from the Partners for Resilience programme. -
Opinion
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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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”. -
Press release
Typhoon Haiyan: two years on
Two years on, Red Cross Typhoon Haiyan support ‘restores hope and dignity’ to more than 880,000 people. -
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Spanish Red Cross received EU Health Award
Spanish Red Cross receives an EU Health NGOs Award for its exceptional work in fighting Ebola.
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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. -
Buttek – Grocery stores against poverty
In response to the increasing number of households in precarious socio-economic situations, the Luxembourg Red Cross established social supermarkets where people affected by poverty can buy food and household items at a fraction of the market price. -
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. -
Preparing schools and kindergartens for hazards
The 'Safer Schools and Kindergartens' Project by several Red Cross Societies aims to train children in first aid and prepare them for hazards. -
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. -
A refuge for young LGBT people in Rome
The Italian Red Cross and the Gay Center are running 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. -
A new home: facilitating asylum seekers' and refugees’ integration in Portugal
Since 2015, multi-disciplinary teams provide a wide range of services to protection seekers across the country, with a strong focus on individual empowerment. -
Tackling disaster risks and climate change in Honduras: from reforesting to entrepreneurship
Nearly 70,000 people from rural areas in Honduras have benefitted from a programme supported by the Italian Red Cross to build more resilient and sustainable communities. -
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. -
Women Deliver Healthcare to Displaced Populations in Iraq
A joint initiative by the Iraqi Red Crescent and the Norwegian Red Cross helps deliver vital healthcare to vulnerable communities. -
My future counts
A project by the Swedish Red Cross provides assistance to young migrants who have turned 18 and are at risk of becoming homeless. -
Offering sustainable support to survivors of trafficking
National Red Cross Societies in the UK, Croatia and the Netherlands are developing and promoting a consistent approach to the identification, protection and integration of survivors of trafficking across the EU. -
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. -
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. -
Itt a helyed! Supporting young people in transition from school to work
A new voluntary service scheme by Hungarian Red Cross offers young people a chance to gain skills and experiences to help with the transition from school to work. -
Dhaka earthquake and emergency preparedness
In the disaster-prone city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the German Red Cross led a project to prepare local communities and authorities for quick and efficient emergency response. -
Protecting people in the mountains
The Bulgarian Red Cross’ mountain rescuers are on the first line of response when people get lost or injured in Bulgaria’s hard-to-reach terrains. -
Promoting integration and diversity across Europe
This project led by the British Red Cross aims to increase the participation and representation of refugees and asylum seekers in their new local communities. -
Health information to enhance families' wellbeing in Kenya
The Finnish Red Cross worked with Kenyan Red Cross to improve the health capacities and practices of local communities in Tana River County. -
Ensuring safety in Bulgarian waters
How the Bulgarian Red Cross’ Water Rescue Service has been saving lives and increasing awareness of water safety measures across the country. -
Bridging Gaps through Participatory Community Development
Through a collaboration between the Swedish Red Cross and the Romanian Red Cross, Roma and other vulnerable communities in various locations in Romania have received support in combatting discrimination. -
Adapting to a changing climate in East Sudan
A collaboration between the Sudanese Red Crescent and the German Red Cross aims to support farmers in Sudan to survive in the age of climate change. -
Psychosocial support in complex emergencies across Europe
A multinational project that aims to improve the disaster response capacities of European emergency and volunteer organisations. -
Fostering solidarity and awareness through film
People with experience in the health, humanitarian, and cultural sectors come together to exchange ideas at the International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films in Bulgaria. -
Improving migrants’ access to rights and services through coordinated civil society action
Through innovative thinking and coordinated efforts, the Rights of Migrants in Action project addressed the specific needs of thousands of migrant domestic workers and victims of human trafficking. -
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. -
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. -
Aware and Resilient
Between April 2013 and May 2015, Aware and Resilient worked to create community links between different disaster management actors at the local level and raise awareness among European citizens of the benefits of disaster preparedness. -
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. -
Fighting acute malnutrition in Chad
Working in partnership with the Red Cross of Chad, the French Red Cross implemented a project to reinforce health structures and reduce cases of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) in the districts of Ati, Oum Hadjer and Yao.
