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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 9h

Millions displaced by the war in Ukraine still face daily hardship. Since the war began, local Caritas organisations have provided vital support in Ukraine and host countries.

Today, members of the URRLP present a report highlighting urgent needs, gaps & key recommendations to strengthen support.

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 1d

“Caritas Italy’s humanitarian corridors gave me a legal way to reach Europe safely.” - Safia, Afghan refugee
Many refugees have no access to legal routes & must risk crossing deserts and seas without protection.
We need more safe, legal pathways for human mobility.
👉 www.caritas.eu/world-refuge...

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 2d

More than three years into the war in #Ukraine, millions remain displaced across Europe.

Join us as to hear key lessons and stories from the Ukraine Refugee Response Learning Platform & discuss how to better support displaced Ukrainians.

🗓️ 16/10, 10 AM
📍Brussels
👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 7d

€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget.

Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...

#ESFplus #SocialRights

Image of a megaphone and speech bubble. Text Reads ‘100 billion Euros for social spending? The devil’s in the details.’

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 8d

Our President @mlcaritas.bsky.social joins over 30 former high-level voices to protect the EU's core sustainability framework.
We need strong & stable sustainability rules to ensure a competitive and resilient economy. Cutting red tape must not mean cutting ambition.

➡️Read: bit.ly/48jUoKP

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elsiaeurope.bsky.social @elsiaeurope.bsky.social · 9d

🚨ELSiA calls on EU leaders to show courage and compassion ahead of #COP30 in Belém. Our letter urges stronger EU climate ambition, a just transition and solidarity with those most affected by the climate crisis.
Read more 👉 elsialliance.org/elsia-calls-...
#LaudatoSi

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 9d

Decent work is more than fair pay.
It’s about care for people, communities & planet.
Yet today, too many essential jobs are undervalued, while many high-paid ones add little to the common good.
On #WorldDayForDecentWork, let’s rethink what “decent” really means ➡️ www.ips-journal.eu/work-and-dig...

What decent work looks like

Instead of measuring success by salary and profit margins, we should measure it by how much it contributes to the well-being of people and the planet

www.ips-journal.eu

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 10d

📷 Looking for what to do in Brussels?

Check out Forgotten Crises, a powerful photo exhibition at the Géopolis Centre in Brussels, shedding light on humanitarian crises in #Haiti, #Yemen, #Congo, and #Sudan.

@caritasintbe.bsky.social, @caritaseuropa.bsky.social & @justiceetpaix.bsky.social.

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 11d

While millions seek safety, protection and dignity often remain out of reach.
This #WorldDayofmigrantsandrefugees, we call the EU & its member states to:
🔹 Protect the right to asylum
🔹 Expand safe and legal pathways
🔹 Strengthen inclusion across Europe

Read more👉 www.caritas.org/2025/10/migr...

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 14d

🗨️"All major recent reports on debt call for systemic reforms of the international finance architecture. The G20 common framework has failed – it is slow, creditor-driven & not fit for purpose. We need models that put human beings and development at the centre.” Wesley Chibamba, Caritas Africa

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 14d

H.E. Nana Akufo Addo, former Pres. of Ghana: “African nations must choose to pay creditors or protect citizens. We need courage to reform the system that forces such a choice. Supporting a comprehensive debt initiative is not charity, it's investing in global stability."

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 14d

Together with @ettg.bsky.social, @globalisationboell.bsky.social, Caritas Africa & others, we’re discussing debt, climate & development ahead of the 7th #EUAU Summit. Lavina Ramkissoon, AU Amb: “We need to be revolutionary & transformational regarding the international finance architecture."

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 15d

Innocent, Barwako, Safia & Pout fled war, violence & discrimination. Their journeys speak of loss & hardship, but also of courage, resilience & hope. As World Day of Migrants & Refugees nears, we share their stories and the search for safety, dignity & a new beginning: www.caritas.eu/world-refuge...

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 16d

📩 We've got news! This is the first edition of the Caritas Europa Newsletter.

🌍 In a world of rising tensions and inequalities, the need for justice and solidarity has never been greater.

Every 3 months, we’ll share insights, members’ work, and stories of hope.
➡️ mailchi.mp/caritas/quar...

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IDOS_research @idos-research.bsky.social · 20d

📣 High-level seminar in preparation of the EU-AU Summit-jointly organised by boell.de (Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery (DRGR) Project), Caritas Africa, @caritaseuropa.bsky.social, @idos-research.bsky.social, @misereor.bsky.social and @ettg.bsky.social: 🔗 lnkd.in/e22j6qVi

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 21d

📢 New report out!

How do we ensure Europe’s care systems are fair & accessible?
Our new report with @eurodiaconia.bsky.social offers concrete recommendations:

✅ Stable & adequate funding
✅ Enabling policy frameworks
✅ Prioritising dignity & inclusion

➡️ www.caritas.eu/shaping-the-...

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 21d

🔴 On 24 Aug, the Libyan Coast Guard fired on the #OceanViking, putting lives at risk. With 40+ humanitarian & civil society groups, we call on the EU to end cooperation with Libya, restore rule of law at sea, and guarantee safe pathways for refugees.

Joint letter➡️ www.caritas.eu/defending-hu...

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 22d

How do debt, climate change and development challenges intersect, and what can the EU and AU do to advance debt sustainability? 🌍Join us & partners on 2 Oct for this high-level seminar “Tackling the Triple Crisis: Debt, Climate & Development.”

Register➡️ calendar.boell.de/en/event/tac...

Tackling the Triple Crisis of Debt, Climate, and Development High-level seminar in preparation of the EU-AU Summit

Date: Thursday 2 October 2025, 7:30-9:45 CETVenue: Press Club Brussels Europe, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels

calendar.boell.de

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 23d

Today we launched our study on the EU’s support to #agroecology in five African countries! Over 100 people joined online & in Brussels to hear our recommendations for the #EU to play a bigger & more coherent role in the agroecological transition in Africa. @maritmaij.bsky.social @cidse.bsky.social

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 23d

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who joined us today at the launch of our joint report with @eurodiaconia.bsky.social .

Strong social protection & support for non-profit care providers are essential to prevent poverty and build a fairer Europe.

📘 Read the report 👉 www.caritas.eu/shaping-the-...

Shaping the future of social and health care in Europe

A joint report by Caritas Europa and Eurodiaconia

www.caritas.eu

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 23d

Non-profit care services providers face unstable funding, bureaucracy & staff shortages, yet continue to respond with dedication and innovation.
Preventive action remains vital to eradicate poverty.

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 23d

@gabischoff.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @eppgroup.bsky.social

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 23d

🙌As the EU sets its future priorities, care must not be left behind.

📢 Today, we launch our new report “Shaping the Future of Social and Health Care in Europe” with @eurodiaconia.bsky.social at the @europarl.europa.eu.

Together we’ll discuss how to strengthen social & health care across Europe.

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Caritas Europa @caritaseuropa.bsky.social · 24d

🙏 Thank you @elsiaeurope.bsky.social for inviting Caritas Europa to participate and share our work on #LaudatoSi’ and care for creation. 🌍

We look forward to continuing our collaboration on this important journey together!

elsiaeurope.bsky.social @elsiaeurope.bsky.social · 24d

Day 3 of the CCEE Section for the Safeguarding of Creation. Holy Mass with Bishop Vincenzo Viva who reminded us: when the environment suffers, people suffer too. A round table with partners shared hopes & challenges, ending in prayer for #ourcommonhome — carrying hope back home.

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CIDSE @cidse.bsky.social · 24d

Happening tomorrow!
🌱👥 Invest in Change: Agroecology as the EU’s path to food justice & resilience, a dialogue with EU leaders, African gov’t reps & civil society.
📅 Sept 23, 2025 | 15:00–17:00 CEST
📍 Brussels + Online
➡️ buff.ly/liBPWBw

Invest in change: agroecology as the EU’s path to food justice and resilience

What? Policy Brief Launch – Hybrid event hosted by MEP Marit Maij, S&D.Join us for a high-level dialogue bringing together EU decision makers, African government representatives, and civil soci

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