Our citizens are Europe’s most valuable resource and therefore they should always be at the center of our policies. That is why the EU promotes a kind of growth that is linked to the general improvement of well-being, with special attention to promoting economic and social cohesion. Nevertheless, due to…
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…
In 2003, the Portuguese National Statistics Institute survey on living conditions and income showed a general poverty situation in the country. By 2017, the data showed improvements: although, 17.3% of the population was still at risk of poverty, this was 1% less than in the previous year. Nevertheless, a population…
Many of you will have first-hand experience of how EU funding programmes play a key role in supporting and developing the quality of social service provision. Some of you will also be aware that future versions of the funding programmes for the period 2021 -2027 were proposed last year. But…
In 2005, the Socialist Party’s (Partido Socialista) elections campaign prioritised the fight against poverty among the elderly in Portugal. When the new government entered into office, also in 2005, it announced for the first time a change of strategy in the policies for fighting poverty among the elderly population. The…
The promotion of more inclusive labour markets has long been a priority for Caritas as it reflects one of the pillars of Caritas’ social model together with family and social protection. Work has the potential to enhance the human dignity of every person. Work is a crucial aspect for people…