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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.
#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...
🌿 ELSiA is gathering in Taizé, France — 6 to 8 March 2026.
A retreat rooted in prayer, encounter, and integral ecology — bringing together national coordinators, eco-church initiatives & ecology organisations from across Europe to reflect and renew. 🕊️
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🚨 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-...
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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...
Speaking to EU Perspectives, Maria Nyman, Secretary General of @caritaseuropa.bsky.social, warns that tackling poverty is vital not only for dignity, but for Europe’s security and long-term stability
euperspectives.eu/2026/02/endi...
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...
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🔴 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.
Today and tomorrow, the @europarl.europa.eu debates and votes on its EU #AntiPoverty Strategy report.
We calls on MEPs to adopt it and back a human-centred approach: stronger social protection, decent work & housing, and anti-poverty across all EU policies.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/a-human-cent...
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...
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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-...
👉 For decades, GDP growth has been treated as progress. Yet poverty persists, inequality grows & the planet suffers.
It’s time for a different approach. Join us in calling for an economy that puts people before profit.
📝 Sign the petition now! actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...
🔙 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.
Pictures of the meeting
Pictures of the meeting
Pictures of the meeting
Pictures of the meeting
We had the first 2026 meeting of the European care alliance this week where we planned out our actions for 2026 to help strengthen care systems across the EU.
🖇️ Check out more here: coface-eu.org/european-car...
🤩 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
🔴 EU member states must not backtrack on refugee resettlement.
At a time of unprecedented global needs, current pledges are far too low. EU Member States must go further, ensuring programmes are expanded, reliable & centred on protection.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/eu-states-mu...
Today marks 1000 days of war in #Sudan.
33.7 million people need urgent aid. Aid cuts are leaving millions without food, healthcare, or safety.
The EU must step up its diplomatic efforts to protect civilians and secure a ceasefire.
#KeepEyesOnSudan @actalliance.bsky.social @cafod.bsky.social
Today marks the launch of #GoodFoodforAll! We join this campaign to make the human right to food real. Over 1 in 5 Europeans lack adequate food, but your signature can push the EU to act.
Sign here 👉 eci.ec.europa.eu/053/public
Behind every number, there’s a person.
Meet Yvonne, Myriam & Alex, three women whose lives reveal what experiencing poverty in Europe really looks like.
🎧 #SocialJusticeonAir listen now on your favourite platform!
🔹 open.spotify.com/episode/5crg...
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Europe’s housing crisis affects millions. We welcome the @ec.europa.eu Commission first #AffordableHousingPlan and its recognition of housing as a fundamental right. But many challenges remain. Its success will depend on strong collaboration to ensure housing policies truly protect human dignity.
For decades, the #ESF has been a cornerstone of Europe’s social model. As talks begin on the next #MFF, Caritas Europa and partners urge EU leaders to safeguard and strengthen the ESF. A strong ESF is a strategic investment in people and Europe’s future.
👉 www.caritas.eu/safeguarding...
