Caritas Europa
@caritaseuropa
Caritas Europa is the network of Caritas organisations on the European continent, with 49 members in 46 countries. We believe that people and the environment, not profits, should be at the heart of all policies.
We're now on Instagram and Facebook! 📲 Follow us as we continue advocating for dignity, justice, and inclusion for all, to ensure no one is left behind. 🌍 Find us on: 👉Instagram at @caritas.europa: lnkd.in/eUWM2hki 👉Facebook at Caritas Europa: lnkd.in/ePKCEUJG
Ahead of the @consilium.europa.eu discussions on the next EU budget, 250+ organisations urge EU leaders to strengthen and not weaken the EU's social investment architecture. Stand-alone #ESFPlus and #ERDF are essential for inclusion, employment and territorial cohesion www.caritas.eu/building-on-...
The EU Return Regulation marks a major setback for migrant rights. Caritas Europa regrets a “return at all costs” approach that prioritises coercion over dignity and protection. We call for humane return policies based on voluntary return, counselling and reintegration.
EU Semester Spring package | Long-term care, healthcare, housing & poverty still receive limited attention compared to the extensive focus on competitiveness, skills & labour market participation. To truly reduce poverty and inequality, member states need the space to invest in social protection.
🎙️ #SocialJusticeOnAir is back! A home means safety, dignity & a chance to start again. In our new episode, we explore Europe’s housing crisis & how Housing First is helping people rebuild, starting with a home. Listen now! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/39KN... ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
♻️ As the EU drafts its Circular Economy Act, we call for one that is socially just, environmentally sustainable & globally responsible: 🔹 Reduce material use first 🔹 Strengthen reuse, repair & repurposing 🔹 Ensure fair work & stop exporting costs to the Global South 👉 www.caritas.eu/ensuring-a-r...
🤔 What if development was truly locally led? Caritas Europa has signed a new invitation to action for a locally led future. 💪 We invite donors and civil society to join us! www.peacedirect.org/invitation-t...
No funding, no action. 🚨 A strong EU Anti-Poverty Strategy needs real investment. Last week until we know: Will the EU get it right? www.caritas.eu/a-strong-and...
When children don't have consistent access to adequate food, inequality begins before they even have a chance. The #GoodFood4All initiative calls for food systems that guarantee every child's right to food - regardless of background & income. 📝 Sign now! 👉 lnkd.in/eAz5m7qD
2 weeks to go. Who is this Anti-Poverty Strategy for? 🚨 People experiencing poverty are too often left out of decisions that affect them. Real participation means being involved at every stage: Design → Implement → Monitor → Evaluate Nothing about us, without us. www.caritas.eu/a-strong-and...
Today’s Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth, presented by @deschuttero.bsky.social, sends a clear message: growth alone is not the way to eradicate poverty. It calls for policies grounded in rights, equality and sustainability. Read our reaction ➡️ www.caritas.eu/a-roadmap-fo...
3 weeks to go. The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy must understand that poverty is more than income. Then...What is poverty? Poverty is: ✅ Structural ✅ Multi-dimensional ✅ Lived every day through barriers and exclusion The EU APS must listen to lived experience. www.caritas.eu/a-strong-and...
Across Europe, Roma communities still face poverty and discrimination, but also show strong resilience. Caritas works alongside them to build lasting inclusion. This #InternationalRomaDay, we reaffirm our commitment to dignity, justice and equal opportunities for all➡️ www.caritas.eu/advancing-ro...
Thanks to Séamus Boland, President of the EESC for a fruitful discussion on tackling poverty, safe migration pathways, and the key role of civil society in EU policy. Looking forward to a continued collaboration to ensure people-centred policies remain at the heart of EU decision-making.
#InternationalWomensDay Women across Europe still face pay gaps, leadership barriers and structural inequality. At Caritas Europa, advancing gender equality is a clear commitment. We work to ensure women’s voices shape decisions at every level. More: www.caritas.eu/womens-day-2...
🚨 New report launched: Progress on locally led humanitarian action is real but fragile. Our report finds that decision-making still sits internationally, while local organisations remain sidelined - just as funding cuts threaten recent gains. 👉 www.caritas.eu/progress-on-...
Four years into the war, Ukrainians face cold, destruction and uncertainty. From warming babies to repairing homes, everyday life tests resilience. Read their stories➡️ www.caritas.eu/living-amid-...
Four years of war in Ukraine, and the crisis is far from over. Millions face freezing winter without home or heating. Caritas continues to help, but Europe must step up. Now is the time for solidarity, long-term solutions and real action. Read more: www.caritas.eu/four-years-o...
Why does locally led humanitarian action matter? Because local organisations know their communities, understand contexts & can respond more effectively. Yet power & funding imbalances persist. Join us on 2 March to explore more. 📅 2/03 | 09:30 CET 🔗 www.caritas.eu/advancing-lo...
🏠 Housing is a human right, not a luxury. Yet across Europe, homes are increasingly unaffordable, especially for people in vulnerable situations. The #AffordableHousingPlan is an important first step, but more ambition is needed. Read our recommendations here: www.caritas.eu/accessible-a...
🔴 We are concerned about the EP vote on “safe third country” rules – making it easier to send asylum seekers to non-EU countries, even with serious risks. Access to asylum in Europe must stay fair & dignified. The EU has a legal & moral duty to protect those fleeing war, persecution & violence.
What is locally led humanitarian action? It’s not just about funding, it’s about who decides, who leads and who is accountable. 📘 Want to go deeper? Read “Unfulfilled promises”: www.caritas.eu/wp-content/u... 📌 Our upcoming report will shed light into how the situation has changed two years on.
📰A neglected crisis at the doors of Kinshasa. Hundreds of thousands displaced by the #Mobondo crisis in western #DRC. Caritas Belgium and local partners continue to support affected communities. No crisis should be forgotten. #ForgottenCrises Read more: www.caritas.eu/the-weight-o...
Advancing locally led humanitarian action requires structural reform and political will. Are donors and international agencies doing enough? At #HNPW2026 we’re hosting an online discussion on progress, gaps and pathways to strengthen local leadership. 📅2/03 9.30 CET 👉 www.caritas.eu/advancing-lo...
🔴 As humanitarian funding declines, 2025 revealed a system under strain, with local organisations absorbing the heaviest shocks. Now is the moment to move from promises to real, locally led change. 👉 Read the latest article by our Humanitarian Advocacy Officer ⤵️ www.caritas.eu/why-the-eus-...
🔙 This week, Caritas Europa joined colleagues across the Nordic region in Gothenburg for the Nordics Caritas meeting, warmly hosted by Caritas Sweden as they celebrate 80 years of service & solidarity! 🎉 A great chance to share experiences on migration, advocacy & youth work.
🤩 We are thrilled to announce that Caritas Europa is now a member of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a global network of organisations and individuals working towards an economy in service to people and planet. 🌍 Together, we are committed to creating a better future for all!
From the Sahara to Libya, from the Mediterranean to life in Europe, migration is often shaped by violence and lasting consequences. Discover Mamadou’s story and how Caritas’ support can help restore migrants’ dignity. 👉 Read the full interview www.caritas.eu/broken-vases...
⚠️The food on our tables has a hidden cost, often paid by farmers and food workers. Low prices, rising costs and unfair food systems deny them a decent living, while millions still lack access to adequate food. Food is a human right. Act now 👉 eci.ec.europa.eu/053/public #GoodFoodforAll