Albania has been a transit country for refugees and migrants since 2015, and more recently, a country of destination for asylum-seekers. In 2019, the situation remains much the same. In April 2016 an agreement between the European Union and Turkey came into force. The agreement aimed at curbing the flow…
Every year on October 13th we celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. It should be an occasion to reflect on the achievements in this area, to celebrate successes in vulnerable and disaster prone countries, and to share stories of resilient communities. The idea of sharing good practice is…
Serbia is vulnerable to several types of natural disasters - floods, landslides, fires and earthquakes. In the last five years, the territory of Serbia has been affected by small tornadoes and hailstorms with high speed winds. These are the direct consequence of global warming and climate change. Serbia is at…
Caritas Europa welcomes the agreement on the disembarkation and relocation of asylum seekers rescued in the Central Mediterranean Sea reached in Malta on 23 September by France, Germany, Italy and Malta. This agreement will be presented to the EU ministers of interior and migration at the Justice and Home Affairs…
Children in street situations are particularly prone to becoming victims of trafficking. Caritas Albania works with local actors and supports cross-border coordination with an inclusive response to protecting child victims and potential victims of trafficking. The phenomenon of children in street situations has affected the Albanian society for the last…
Between 23 and 24 May 2019, Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina organised with the support of Caritas Banja Luka a study visit “learning from best practises” for staff working on migration issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of the visit was to learn about our own good practices, but also…
No matter how motivated and how inspired you are to initiate a great project for your organisation, professional development support from your employer can take you a step further. Caritas’ Advocacy Learning Path, which took place between April 8th and 11th in Lisbon, equipped its participants with targeted training, and…
The members of the European Social Action Network (ESAN) practice solidarity on a daily basis for and with people in situations of poverty and precariousness. A few examples of these committed organisations are the Portuguese Instituto De Apoio A Crianca, the German Trägerwerk Soziale Dienste, the Catalan Entitlements of Acccio…
As many as 20,000 asylum seekers have been stranded in unsafe, unhygienic and inhumane conditions on Greek islands in 2018. This has been the result of the short-sighted EU-Turkey deal through which some European countries have been able to shirk their responsibilities towards vulnerable asylum seekers. Greece is the location…
Caritas welcomes the imminent adoption of the EU Work-Life Balance Directive and urges the Council to stand with families. As demographic structures and mothers’ and fathers’ family roles change, it is important that the EU support their evolving needs. Caritas Europa worked closely with co-legislators to ensure that the Directive…