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» 03.02.12 - Caritas Europa's Secretary General Supports Eurodiaconia’s Call for Action to Tackle Increasing over Indebtedness
A new policy paper suggests that household debts in the EU have become a symptom of a broader social crisis as more and more people are pushed to borrow money to pay for daily living costs.» 31.01.12 - Shadow Report: Irish Government Not Reaching Its Own Targets on Europe 2020 Strategy - Failing Poor and Vulnerable
Key targets that the Irish Government set as part of the Europe 2020 Strategy are not achieved, according to a new study from Social Justice Ireland that builds on Caritas Europa’s Shadow Report 2011.» 30.01.12 - Improving Conditions for Caritas in Belarus
The conditions for Caritas Belarus have improved over the last years, resulting in additional projects for people in need in the country. Last week Caritas Belarus organised a Partnership Conference, attended by delegates from several European Caritas organisations. » 27.01.12 - Director of CAFOD Favours Adoption of a Financial Transaction Tax
"Adopting an FTT at EU level is the right thing to do," says Chris Bain, member of Caritas Europa Executive Board.» 26.01.12 - Caritas Europa Takes Part in a Research on Social Dialogue in the Sector of Social Services
Caritas Spain will conduct a national research in a project which aims to redress the lack of qualitative and quantitative data on labour and social dialogue issues in the sector of social services from the perspective of employers.» 17.01.12 - Caritas Stories: Czech Caritas supports a project to support prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer in rural areas of Georgia.
Project has run since 2010 with the support of the Czech Republic, particularly, by the Czech development agency.» 09.01.12 - Voluntary Work in Poland for More Than 30 Years
Konrad Barczak started voluntary work in Poland 10 years before the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. After over 30 years of voluntary work, he was warmly welcomed at Caritas Europa HQ in Brussels.

» 02.01.12 - Pope Benedict’s New Year Mass: Young People Offer New Hope to the World
In the New Year's Message, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI paid special attention to the young, many of who are struggling to build a future for themselves in a time of financial crisis, but have the potential to become "builders of peace."

» 19.12.11 - European Development Days 2011
Caritas Europa organised the seminar "Preventing a New Famine in the Horn of Africa: The role of the EU in building resilience", along with One, Oxfam and the Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) in Warsaw on 15-16 December.» 13.12.11 - Caritas Issues Shadow Report on Implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy
National Reform Programmes must pursue an integrated approach that includes both economic and social dimensions to tackle more efficiently poverty and social exclusion in Europe.» 07.12.11 - Festival on Solidarity: Caritas Europa Underlines the Importance of Volunteering
600 volunteers from all corners of Europe welcomed at the European Parliament and the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.» 01.12.11 - Caritas World AIDS Day Call to Pharmaceutical Companies: Put the Lives and Future of Children above the Exclusive Search for Profit
800 children die every day of AIDS-related diseases, as less than 20% have access to the medicines they need to stay alive.» 30.11.11 - CE at European Development Days: How to Prevent Another Famine in Horn of Africa
Together with Polish Humanitarian Action, OXFAM International and ONE, Caritas Europa participates in the panel discussions at the European Development Days in Warsaw.» 17.11.11 - European Caritas Organisations Worried About Lawless Situation in Areas of Colombia
Caritas' Working Group for Colombia denounces violation of human rights in areas where several armed groups are present.» 17.11.11 - Caritas Europa represents EU Civil Society Organisations at the Bureau of the European Integration Forum
Peter Verhaeghe was re-elected on behalf of Caritas Europa at the European Integration Forum Bureau.» 11.11.11 - Europe 2020 Strategy Must Include both Economic and Social Dimensions
Caritas Europa delivers a “Shadow Report” on the Europe 2020 Strategy from the perspective of 16 Organisations in the Caritas Europa Network across the EU.» 09.11.11 - Peer review on Sweden: Care Receivers Are Resources, Not a Burden for Society
In its comments in the European Commission’s peer evaluation, Caritas Europa insists on the need for a radical change at the basis of policy-making in the field of care policies» 09.11.11 - Caritas Ukraine: Europe must continue to support Ukraine's reform of its asylum system
Caritas Ukraine fears that downgrades in the new European Common Asylum System might have a negative impact in the reform process undertaken by the government» 08.11.11 - "This crisis is not only about economics but also about ethics"
Caritas Portugal's president, Mr. Eugenio José de la Cruz Fonseca talks about the social impact of the crisis in Portugal and the work of Caritas to help the most vulnerables. » 07.11.11 - NGOs: EU Policies Violate the Rights of Poor People
EU policies have negative impacts on the developing world. Some EU policies are even doing more harm than good, says new CONCORD report.» 04.11.11 - Caritas Europa to issue Shadow Report on National Reform Programmes next week
A team of 15 national Caritas organisations, along with Social Justice Ireland, have produced the Caritas Europa Shadow Report on the National Reform Programme (NRP) that will be submitted to the European Commission next week. » 28.10.11 - Caritas Europa looks back at own history
Historical visit of Fr. Letsch and Mr. de Brandt to Caritas Europa, two men emblematic of what Caritas Europa is today.



Call for contributions to remember the history of the network» 26.10.11 - CE Trans Regional Conference: Poverty is Increasing - Stop Talking, Start Acting
Caritas Europa and four Caritas organisations of the Carpathian Euro region call upon decision makers to put the poor and most vulnerable people first when tackling the financial crisis. » 24.10.11 - Caritas Europa with the victims of the quake in Turkey
A Caritas Turkey team is on its way. Share your condolence message in our Have Your Say box» 20.10.11 - Humanitarian principles must remain the backbone of humanitarian aid
Caritas Europa releases report on the European consensus on humanitarian aid and humanitarian principles, and calls on the EU to maintain the principles in the core of humanitarian actions » 17.10.11 - Every day is an International Day against Poverty
Pre-crisis figures show almost 84 million poor in Europe, but we know that today’s figures would reveal a far worse scenario. More than ever, poverty calls us to ACT NOW! » 27.09.11 - Caritas Europa at EC Conference: We Advocate for Actions Against Poverty
Secretary-General, Jorge Nuño Mayer tells a European Commission debate that Caritas is ready to cooperate with all organisations in fighting against poverty in the world.» 13.09.11 - Caritas Europa's Peter Verhaeghe Awarded by Spanish Migrant Organisation
The Spanish migrant organisation ASILA has awarded Caritas Europa's Migration Officer, Mr. Peter Verhaeghe, with the Gold Award for his professional achievements in the field of migration » 08.09.11 - Caritas Europa Meets COMECE
Caritas Europa aims to strengthen the relations with strategic partners, such as COMECE.» 30.08.11 - Caritas Europa to EC: No Discrimination of Workers on Grounds of Nationality
Caritas Europa response to the European Commission's Public Consultation on Free Movement of Workers» 12.08.11 - Global Approach to Migration: Caritas Europa quoted in EC's Summary of Responses
"Migrants should have the opportunity to enter the EU for work, and return if needed or desired. But if migrants are within the EU and express this need or desire, assisted return should be offered," says Caritas Europa in EC's report. » 04.08.11 - Martha R. Skretteberg new Secretary General of Caritas Norway: We Can Make a Difference
"We must speak on behalf of the most vulnerable in a way that ensures that both the authorities and people of Norway increase their knowledge and engagement in relation to the challenges we face nationally and internationally."» 28.07.11 - Caritas Europa urges European and national policy makers to support the importance of volunteering
Volunteering is essential part of Cartias' values, identity and actions.» 25.07.11 - Minister at Caritas Europa Summer University in Leuven: Volunteering Essential while Organisations like Caritas have Great Value.
Flemish Minister Jo Vandeurzen addressed the Caritas Europa 2011 Summer University in Leuven.» 14.07.11 - Caritas Europa Mapping on Food Distribution to the Most Deprived People
Food situation in seven European countries presented to the European Commisssion» 11.07.11 - Caritas in South Eastern Europe Strengthen their Emergency Capacity
Caritas Romania reconfirmed as chair of the group. A new action plan for a two year programme on emergency response and risk reduction to be issued shortly. » 08.07.11 - Crisis in Spain: Caritas Issues Report on Social Reality
Caritas helped 950,000 people in 2010. Amount applications soared with 102,2% between 2007-2010. Understaffed public social services and too strict rules exclude thousands from public help. Caritas reminds charities should be complementary to state, not a substitute » 01.07.11 - Caritas Europa Renews Membership of EU Leading Communication Platform
The renewal this membership brings about new communication opportunities for all Caritas in Europe » 01.07.11 - People's Uprise in North Africa - What is Caritas doing?
Thousands of people are still stuck in refugee camps in the no-man lands between Tunisia and Lybia. Learn more about the situation and what Caritas does to help» 30.06.11 - Next European Integration Forum to Cover European Commission Initiatives on Migrant Integration
The event will be organised in November 2011. Caritas Europa's mandate as member of the Bureau of the Forum will end at the same time» 27.06.11 - Dag Albert Bårnes appointed Acting Secretary General of Caritas Norway
Caritas Norway's former Secretary General, Ms. Kari-Mette Edem retired beginning of June. Her replacement, Ms. Rubiano Skretteberg will not start in the position until 1 August 2011. Meanwhile, Mr. Bårnes is ensuring a smooth transition period and guarantee the continuity of the work of the organisation» 20.06.11 - Michel Roy: The Caritas network is unique
The former Advocacy Director of Secours Catholique and newly elected Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Michel Roy tells Caritas Europa about his new role and his plans for the future [Inteview conductedi n French]» 20.06.11 - Caritas Europa signs joint letter to the European Council on the humanitarian crisis in Libya
Ahead of the European Council on 23 and 24 June, eight non-governmental organisations, including Caritas Europa, urge the Heads of State and Government to give a strong signal of compassion with people in need of international protection and solidarity with the countries in the region » 15.06.11 - Caritas Advocates Full Rights for Migrants in Europe
"Migrants in a secure legal, social and emotional situation are better fit to participate and contribute to receiving societies," says Caritas Europa

» 15.06.11 - Caritas Bulgaria faces difficult challenges as country's population decreases at alarming rate
“The decrease of the population in our country is not a surprising event but a long observed and predicted tendency,” says Emanouil Patashev, Secretary General of Caritas Bulgaria in an interview with Caritas Europa.» 15.06.11 - Caritas Advocates Full Rights for Migrants in Europe
"Migrants in a secure legal, social and emotional situation are better fit to participate and contribute to receiving societies," says Caritas Europa » 15.06.11 - A Breakthrough Step in the Integration of Roma People
Caritas Europa wants to draw the attention to a breakthrough step in the ongoing debate on the integration of Roma people, thanks to a relevant document produced by the European Commission» 10.06.11 - Strengthening the network: Caritas organises training of trainers in the Common Management Standards
Five members of the Caritas Europa network met in Prague on 9 June to organise a workshop for trainers in the Common Management Standards (CMS)



» 10.06.11 - Caritas' Solidarity Festival Preparations Are Taking Shape
The group of Caritas people working on the preparation of the Solidarity Festival met in Strasbourg on Thursday, 9 June 2011, to sum up the state of play of the preparations and decide on the next steps to take in order to ensure the success of the event



» 01.06.11 - International Symposium on Volunteering: Citizens and Professionals in Action
120 participants from 29 countries attended an International Symposium in Freiburg, Germany, on 30 May and 1 June under the theme “Caritas and Parishes Working Together – Citizens in Action in Church and Community. What Volunteers can accomplish and what support the professionals should give.”» 30.05.11 - Migration Crisis in Italy: people still arriving to Lampedusa while France maintains border blockade
Situation is getting better in Lampedusa, while uncertainty remains in Ventimiglia» 27.05.11 - Sweden and Monaco join Caritas Europa
Caritas Europa's International Policy and Advocacy Working Group President, Michel Roy appointed Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis» 23.05.11 - New Strategic Framework for Caritas Europa
The 45 member organisations of Caritas Europa approved a new Strategic Framework for a ten years period from 2011 to 2020 at their annual regional conference in Rome on 21 May 2011» 23.05.11 - New Strategic Framework for Caritas Europa
The 45 member organisations of Caritas Europa approved a new Strategic Framework for a ten years period from 2011 to 2020 at their annual regional conference in Rome on 21 May 2011» 12.05.11 - Caritas Europa expresses "heartfelt concern" to the people of Lorca
Secretary General Jorge Nuño Mayer sends letter of support to Caritas Spain and the Diocese of Murcia on behalf of the Caritas organisations in Europe» 08.04.11 - Caritas Stories - Maryam: Caritas' reaction to Azerbaijan’s shattered educational system
Kateřina Zezulková, from Caritas Czech Republic, has visited the Caritas Azerbaijan education centre Maryam. A haven of hope for hundreds of kids to be properly educated without depending on a "fat wallet"

» 05.04.11 - Summer University 2011 is taking shape
This year's edition of Caritas Europa's Summer University will have a whole new “look”.» 31.03.11 - Caritas Europa key-stakeholder in future review of the European Social Fund
Caritas Europa has provided the European Commission a set of best practices on the European Social Fund and a series of recommendations to improve the efficiency of the fund. » 22.03.11 - Which Europe do we want?
Caritas Europe shares the concerns of the European trade unions and social movements regarding the increase of poverty in Europe» 21.03.11 - Japan Crisis update: 'Ganbaro' , the Japanase answer to earthquake tragedy
In Sendai City, there are people sleeping in shelters whose houses didn’t collapse in the 9.0 magnitude earthquake on 11 March. The people come to the shelters because they’re afraid and they don’t want to be alone. » 17.03.11 - Japan Crisis: Caritas Japan visits earthquake-hit Sendai City
Fr Daisuke Narui, Executive Director of Caritas Japan, blogs from Japan and shares his impressions from the field

» 14.03.11 - Japan Disaster: Press release from Caritas Japan
Caritas Japan stands in solidarity with all people who were affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Northern part of Japan

» 08.03.11 - Caritas helps disaster prone communities in South Eastern Europe to better tackle the force of nature
Caritas organisations in Romania, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo and Bulgaria are implementing an inter-regional project called “Disaster Risk Reduction in South Eastern Europe” » 14.02.11 - Caritas in Europe reflect on future strategy for Caritas Europa
Member organisations of Caritas Europa met in Brussels on 10-11 February to discuss and identify the future challenges and priorities for the network and the secretariat to focus on during the next 10 years» 28.01.11 - European development policy must respond to people’s needs not to EU’s interests
What should the European development policy look like in the future? Caritas Europa tried to answer this important question by contributing to the consultation launched by the European Commission on their Green Paper entitled ‘EU development policy in support of inclusive growth and sustainable development: Improving the impact of EU development policy’» 20.01.11 - Committee of the Regions interested in Caritas' opinion on forthcoming directive on seasonal migration
Caritas Europa casts the spotlight on potential loopholes in legal frame proposal on seasonal migration during contribution session to the Commitee of the Regions opinion on EU Commission's directive» 11.01.11 - Haiti: One year on
Caritas organisations across Europe are marking one year since a devastating 7.0 earthquake jolted Haiti. Learn more about their actions and commitments» 20.12.10 - Zero Poverty voices reach final destination
The more than 135,000 anti-poverty signatures collected all over Europe through the Zero Poverty campaign have finally reached their final destination as Caritas Internationalis Secretary General, Lesley-Anne Knight handed them over to EU-representatives at the Closing Conference of the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion» 10.12.10 - We need new ways to calculate and redistribute economic growth
Caritas Europa presents 130,000 signatures from across Europe, denouncing the scandal of poverty to the Belgian Presidency of the European Union» 07.12.10 - Calling for a global democratic green world based on sustainable growth
European Development Days: Lesley-Ann Knight challenges the European Union to continue the work undertaken in 2010 to tackle poverty world-wide



» 01.12.10 - World AIDS Day
Caritas Europa expresses deep concern about the steep increase of HIV in Eastern Europe and calls for effective support systems for mobile and other vulnerable populations» 30.11.10 - The Female Face of Migration
Caritas migration experts from around the world gather in Saly, Nigeria to cast the spotlight on the reality of migrant women. Our migraton officer Peter Verhaeghe is attending the meeting and shares the content with us on Twitter» 29.11.10 - Secretary General Nuño Mayer participates at Cor Unum's 3rd edition of Spiritual Exercises
The exercises will bring participants closer to pope Benedict XVI's vision of the role of Church charitable organisations in the world of today



» 16.11.10 - Caritas organisations strengthen communities on disaster risk reduction
Caritas Organisations from Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Romania and Serbia have launched the regional collaboration project “Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction in South-Eastern Europe» 08.10.10 - South Sudan needs support from International Community to prevent humanitarian disaster
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is touring Europe to raise awareness of the dangers that South Sudan is facing in the run-up to next January's pivotal independence referendum





» 04.10.10 - Church organisations jointly advocate social justice in Europe
EU decision makers welcome and support Church organisations’ report "Do not Deny Justice to your Poor People " and its recommendations to drastically reduce poverty in Europe» 01.10.10 - Caritas Europa steps into a new era under the lead of its new Secretary General Jorge Nuño Mayer
Officially confirmed by the Caritas Europa Regional Conference last June, Mr. Nuño Mayer becomes today the first Spaniard to take the reins at the Secretariat of Caritas Europa.» 23.09.10 - African Church leaders visited Europe to discuss MDGs and ways to improve well-being of the people in Africa
Their visit was an opportunity to present the position of the Church of Africa concerning the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ahead of the pivotal UN Summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010» 19.08.10 - Caritas Europa marks World Humanitarian Day with Pakistan in focus
Caritas Europa pays tribute to all humanitarian workers worldwide and renews its commitment to helping the vulnerable and suffering people

» 20.07.10 - "Haiti government is putting its own interests before the interests of the people"
The president of Caritas Europa, Prof. Erny Gillen, visited the island last week and is critical of the way the government of Haiti is dealing with the post-quake reconstruction process

» 08.07.10 - Belgian EU Presidency sets fight on poverty in Europe as a key priority
Caritas Europa welcomes this orientation and remains hopeful it will not mean the non-fulfillment of earlier pledges to fight poverty globally

» 06.07.10 - Rethinking healthcare in ageing societies: Home Care as a human alternative
Caritas Europa contributes to pivotal discussion concerning taking prevention and care out of hospitals in Europe» 02.07.10 - High Expectations on the Belgian EU Presidency
Caritas Europa welcomes Belgium's plans to push forward an ambitious social agenda for Europe» 24.06.10 - Yes to an EU Framework Directive on Minimum Income
Caritas Europa urges European Parliament's Committee for Employment and Social Affairs to support an amendment calling for such a framework directive as it would allow for a lasting and concrete legacy to the EY2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion» 22.06.10 - European Council Summit agreement on MDGs – A step in the right direction
Caritas Europa welcomes EU leaders’ decision to commit to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals by 2015» 16.06.10 - The Right to Food should Prevail over Commercial and Geo-political Interests
Caritas Europa sends letter to Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş on food security in developing countries» 15.06.10 - World Refugee Day 2010, 20 June - A Place to Call Home
Caritas Europa marks 20 June as the World Refugee Day and remembers the millions of refugees and displaced persons across the globe. We also remember those who have lost their lives en route to Europe in search of a safe haven» 11.06.10 - Caritas Europa asks MEPs to support its recommendations on MDGs at Plenary vote in Strasbourg
MEPs' vote to come out a couple of days before the European Council Summit of 17-18 June where the EU will adopt its common position ahead of the pivotal forthcoming UN High-level Meeting on MDGs next September » 05.06.10 - European Poverty Congress (Madrid, 4-5 June 2010): Caritas delivers political proposals to European decision-makers

The Caritas Europa proposals (here available in EN FR DE ES) include targeted recommendations for combating poverty and social exclusion in Europe... » 03.06.10 - Regional Conference 2010: Erny Gillen re-elected as President, Jorge Nuño Mayer will be the next Secretary General of Caritas Europa
Caritas's Regional Conference elects Caritas Europa's leaders for the next four years in Madrid. » 27.05.10 - EU must rethink its development policies to better combat poverty
Caritas Europa co-organises an international conference about the global impact of the anti-poverty policies of the European Union and its Member States» 11.05.10 - Repressive migration policies are doomed to fail as development policies do not structurally improve standards of living in developing countries
Caritas Europa pleads for search of positive synergies between migration and development in recently issued Reflection Paper » 06.05.10 - Caritas Europa Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising held in Vienna
Since its first edition in 2004, the popularity of this event has been steadily growing as it offers an excellent opportunity to media and fundraising officers across the Caritas Europa network to meet and exchange experiences» 28.04.10 - Caritas urges EU to meet its commitments to Millennium Development Goals
Caritas has published a new position paper in which it asks the EU to respect its commitment to achieving the Millenium Development Goals by 2015» 27.04.10 - Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV produce joint commentary on food security
Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV have written a joint response to the Commission's recent Communication on Food Security in anticipation of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting (10-11 May). » 31.03.10 - Haiti: “Thank you Caritas for helping us, our government has abandoned us!”
Caritas staff in Haiti works around the clock to deliver support to the victims in spite of very difficult sanitary, logistic and security conditions» 31.03.10 - Spring European Council's outcome on Europe 2020: a long way towards Zero Poverty
Member States' failure to deliver targets on poverty raises doubt about EU leader's commitment to eradicating poverty» 25.03.10 - Caritas Europa tells new Commissioners about its priorities
Starting with Commissioner Reding and Commissioner Malmström, Caritas Europa is contacting a series of Commissioners holding portfolios covering the network's main fields of activity» 08.03.10 - International Women's Day: Caritas call for a greater inclusion of domestic workers
For the modern day slave, her shackles are not made of metal but of psychological, physical and sexual exploitation. Domestic work in countries across the world is mostly done by women and in particular by migrant women» 04.03.10 - Gathering Civil Society and European Commission on development cooperation
Caritas Europa and CIDSE organise a North-South Forum on Development Cooperation, 2-4 March 2010, that will conclude with a public event at the European Parliament hosted by MEPs Thijs Berman and Bart Staes

» 24.02.10 - Caritas delegation met with MEP Nathalie Griesbeck on Migration and Development
Ms Griesbeck, a member of the Justice and Liberties Committee, was briefed on Caritas’ three main concerns regarding EU policies on migration and development» 19.02.10 - Meeting Cabinet of European Parliament President
Caritas Europa meets the Head of Cabinet of the Euopean Parliament President, Mr. Jerzy Buzek to convey recommendations on key EU policy issues» 11.02.10 - Europe 2020: The protection of human beings and the environment must prevail
Caritas Europa wants to seize this opportunity to urge EU-leaders to pursue an agenda that privileges the protection of the human being and the environment» 28.01.10 - Zero Poverty Act Now campaign launched at the European Parliament
Caritas Europa made a powerful plea to end the scandal of poverty yesterday with the official launch of its Zero Poverty campaign, which was attended by a large number of MEPs and representatives of civil society» 21.01.10 - Caritas Europa welcomes the official launch of EY2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
The EU must start considering poverty as a major problem as latest poverty surveys reports of some 80 million people in Europe living below the poverty line» 19.01.10 - European coalition marks the launch of EY2010
Caritas Europa, an active member of this coalition, seizes the occasion to call on decision makers to walk the talk on their pledges about combating poverty and social exclusion» 14.01.10 - Caritas Europa contributes to Commission's consultation on the EU 2020 Strategy
Caritas Europa encourages the European Union to pursue an agenda that privileges the protection of the human being and the environment. It also urges EU decision-makers to stop relying welfare on the labour market only, but to see welfare as relying on three sources: paid employment in the labour market, solidarity within the family, and the wealth-redistributing and correcting institutional meechanisms provided by the welfare state

» 13.01.10 - The right to food is a basic human right
Smallholder, family based agriculture has proven to be the most sustainable way to enhance food security. Investments in agriculture, after being neglected for too many years, should increase while supporting local priorities» 21.12.09 - Launch of the Zero Poverty Act Now campaign: Programme available
The event will take place on 27 January 2010 at the European Parliament from 12:00 to 14:00 hosted by MEP Elisabeth Schroedter. Caritas Europa President Erny Gillen will give an introduction to the campaign followed by a presentation of the new Caritas Europa Poverty Paper: Poverty Among Us» 18.12.09 - Migrants' contribution to our communities are not sufficiently acknowledged
The International Migrants Day reminds us of the importance of recognising the participation and contribution of migrants in our societies» 17.12.09 - European Bishops urge the EU to decide on unilateral emission reduction by 30% by 2020
The Bishops from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom say that the EU have to show true solidarity with the poorest as they are the most affected by climate change» 11.12.09 - Caritas Europa to represent EU Civil Society as member of the Bureau of the European Integration Forum
This election strengthens the network's role as a European key-actor in the field of migration and social inclusion» 11.12.09 - Caritas Europa contributes to Social Watch's Europe report
Many migrants are still vulnerable to all kinds of exploitation in Europe despite them being of great benefits for the region's economic, cultural and social development» 04.12.09 - Political will is the key to achieve equal rights and opportunities for all members of society
For Caritas Europa, the aim of an integration policy should be to ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all members of society. It is part of a larger process and policies for social inclusion and social cohesion» 02.12.09 - No new money - No deal! EU should revise its climate finance position to reach equitable deal in Copenhagen
Faith-based organisations have issued actions that would make the EU’s climate finance proposal adequate and equitable if implemented before COP15» 01.12.09 - Supporting people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Today, the 1 December, is World AIDS Day, a day which serves to focus attention on what everyone can do to support the estimated 33.4 million people currently living with HIV/AIDS » 20.11.09 - 20 Years of Protecting Children
Today, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child turns 20. However, it is not a time for celebration as achievements are still scarce...» 20.11.09 - Advocating Equal Rights at the European Integration Forum
Representatives from Caritas Lithuania, Caritas Austria, Caritas Poland and Caritas Europa attended the European Integration Forum last week in order to push for equal rights and equal opportunities for all and in particular for migrants in Europe

» 17.11.09 - Combining professional management and spirituality at 4th Management Forum
Chief executives and managers of Caritas organisations in Europe are gathering today and tomorrow in Paris at the Caritas Europa 4th Management Forum to discuss the role and identity of Caritas on the national level. » 10.11.09 - Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum can serve poverty-eradication in Eastern Europe
Caritas Europa and its members from the Eastern Partnership countries have sent a written contribution to the Forum with recommendations to tackle effectively the challenges that migration brings about in the region» 04.11.09 - Caritas at the Civil Society days at the 2009 Global Forum on Migration and Development
the Caritas delegation presented a background paper on “mainstreaming migration in development planning – key actors, key strategies, key actions» 29.10.09 - Advocating climate justice and greater policy coherence at the European Development Days
Caritas Europa, along with several other organisations and institutions, organised a panel discussion entitled ‘The Copenhagen Climate Deal and the Right to Development” at the 4th European Development Days (EDD)» 27.10.09 - European faith-based networks worried about what role the EU will play in Copenhagen
The Secretary General of Caritas Europa, along with the Secretary Generals of two other faith-based networks, has sent a letter to top EU decision-makers asking them to ensure that the European Council will show leadership on climate change» 22.10.09 - Europe must do more to fight trafficking in human beings
Caritas Europa presented its recommendations to fight more efficiently this modern-day type of slavery at the European Ministerial Conference on Trafficking held 19-20 Oct. in Brussels» 19.10.09 - Plea for more civil dialogue and social responsibility
Ukraine's first lady Kateryna Yushchenko in talks with Caritas Europa over current challenges to solidarity in Europe» 16.10.09 - The means to eradicate poverty are within arm's reach, let's use them!
On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Caritas Europa remembers the more than one billion people that are living in poverty, while the world never has been as rich nor produced as much food as today» 13.10.09 - COATNET gets prepared for yet another year fighting trafficking in human beings
The Network of Christian Organisations against Trafficking in Human Beings (COATNET) held its Annual Conference under the title “Strengthening the Ecumenical Actions against Contemporary Dynamics of Human Trafficking”» 12.10.09 - South East Asia terribly hit by series of natural disasters
European Caritas organisations have joined the efforts of the Caritas Confederation to help the victims in the aftermath of the earthquake, the typhoons, and the tsunami that hit the region last week» 09.10.09 - Putting solidarity into action at the First Catholic Social Days for Europe
Caritas Europa, with representatives of Christian Churches and of the EU Institutions, took part in this event to discuss solidarity as one of the fundamentals of Catholic Social Teaching and of the project of European unification » 28.09.09 - Caritas Europa trans-regional conference: Promoting dialogue on social issues
Sixty attendees including participants from the border region between Poland, Germany and Czech Republic met and discussed ways to improve trans-regional cooperation on social issues» 23.09.09 - Update on Caritas' emergency actions in Europe
Three weeks ago, Europe was hit by several small and medium scale emergencies in Albania, Georgia, and Turkey. The Caritas network has reacted immediately to these crises under the coordination of Caritas Europa» 22.09.09 - Commission’s proposal for a Joint EU Resettlement Programme is a step in the right direction
Caritas Europa welcomes the European Commission's proposal as a tool that will tackle the current lack of cooperation, cohesion and coordination existing among Member States in this field

» 18.09.09 - Caritas Europa Migration Forum promotes engagement for protecting the rights of migrant workers in Europe
The Caritas Europa network is currently gathered in Poland for its 6th Migration Forum (17-19 September) to review and update its advocacy strategy for protecting the rights of migrant workers in Europe » 17.09.09 - CE President meets major religious leaders in the Caucasus
Caritas Europa President met with senior leaders of the major religious communities in the Caucasus this week in an effort to promote the plight of the poor and clarify the role of Caritas in this region» 28.08.09 - Caritas supports international efforts for review of the UN Convention Against Corruption
15 faith-based organisations worry about this landmark convention remaining just a well intentionated effort if the EU does not take the lead in forthcoming negotiations » 24.08.09 - Caritas Europa analyses ECHO's Annual Activity Report 2008
The report draws the attention of the public to what the Commission is doing in response to emergencies, both to natural disasters or man-made conflicts» 17.07.09 - Bold expectations for next Commission's work on migration and asylum
Caritas Europa has assessed the outgoing Commission's achievements and failures in the area of migration and asylum. The organisation also reveals its expectations for the next Commission in this field.

» 16.07.09 - Christian organisations address EU on "Stockholm Programme"
Caritas Europa and partner organisations recommend EU's decision makers to invest in measures that address the social impact of migration as the forthcoming legislative agenda in the area of justice and home affairs is being shaped.

» 07.07.09 - Europe, grasp the opportunity for global social justice!
Caritas urges European policy-makers to make a difference for the poor of the world.

» 01.07.09 - Caritas' perspective on CSO Development Effectiveness
Caritas Europa and Caritas Czech participated actively at the CSO Development Conference held on 23-24 June in Prague.

» 12.06.09 - Anti-trafficking: New position paper by Caritas Europa and its partner organisations
Caritas issues comments on the Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings.

» 11.06.09 - Caritas Europa's remarks on the new EU "Blue Card System"
On May 25th, 2009, the EU Council adopted the so-called “Blue-Card Directive”, aimed at facilitating entry and residence of third country citizens for highly-qualified employment.

» 11.05.09 - Caritas call to action in the face of the crisis
On April 27-30, 2009, the Social Policy Forum of Caritas Europa brought together in Prague Caritas experts from all over Europe. The forum resulted in a call to action in the face of the crisis

» 20.04.09 - Caritas Europa Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising held in Brussels
Since its first edition in 2004, the popularity of this event has been steadily growing. The gathering offers an excellent opportunity to persons responsible for media and fundraising across the Caritas Europa network to meet and exchange.



» 01.04.09 - Caritas calls on the EU to put commitments towards the poor at the heart of G20 talks
On the occasion of the G20 summit, which is being held tomorrow in London, Caritas asks European leaders to bring back ethics in economy and keep their promises towards the people living in poverty through delivering aid and policy coherence for development.

» 26.03.09 - Christian organisations welcome Commission's amendments to Dublin Regulation
The proposal for amendments includes important elements of improvement and a serious attempt to address the many protection gaps that are found within the current system

» 24.03.09 - Caritas Europa asks the EU to take impact of crisis in migration and development into consideration
Caritas Europa warns about seamy side of current protectionist measures taken by some Member States to deal with the impact of the crisis on the labour market.

» 19.03.09 - Caritas Europa encourages EU leaders to surmount differences on key-provisions of the reviewed Directive on Reception Conditions
Caritas Europa supports partially the proposal from the European Commission for amendments to the directive since it brings important improvements to the current legislation.

» 12.03.09 - Caritas Europa strategises on sustainable financing
Following changes in the Caritas Europa internal mechanism of the European Solidarity Fund (ESF), member organisations gathered in a workshop aimed at strenghtening sustainable financing.

» 10.03.09 - Caritas Europa network mobilised to reach European ministers on climate change
Worried about the consequences of not reaching a positive agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (7-18 December), the Caritas Europa network has mobilised to advocate a stronger EU commitment.

» 09.03.09 - European Commission's Communication on climate change "not strong enough"
Caritas and CIDSE have analysed the propositions of the European Commission and urge EU leaders to show greater ambition and leadership during the next EU Spring Summit.

» 13.01.09 - Caritas Europa calls on EU leaders to acknowledge importance of social inclusion
With the current economic crisis developing into social instability, Caritas Europa wants to send a strong warning to the European ministers of employment and social affairs about the importance of a quick and effective coordinated reaction to tackle as efficiently and as early as possible the social impact of the crisis.

» 05.01.09 - Caritas Europa presents its Annual Work Plan 2009
Bringing together the human, technical and financial resources of all the Caritas organisations throughout Europe to promote human development, social justice and sustainable social systems.

» 19.12.08 - Meeting the forthcoming Czech EU Presidency on Caritas Europa main activities
In the framework of its traditional advocacy work towards the successively forthcoming holders of the EU Presidency, Caritas Europa met representatives of the future Czech EU Presidency for an informal dialogue on relevant policy issues.

» 08.12.08 - Caritas Europa discuss migration and asylum with forthcoming Czech EU Presidency
A Caritas Europa delegation is meeting today the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Director of the Department of Asylum and Migration Policy, Mr Tomas Haisman at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Prague.

» 06.11.08 - Caritas Europa comments on EC proposals for regulating labour migration to the EU
Caritas Europa and its partner organisations representing Churches throughout Europe - Anglican, Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic - as well as Christian agencies particularly concerned with migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, have recently provided a response to the Commission's proposals on instruments regulating labour migration to the European Union.

» 26.09.08 - Underpinning the network's advocacy capacity in the field of migration
Today ended the 4th edition of the biennial Caritas Europa Training on Migration and Asylum (Brussels on 24-26 September). Seventeen participants gathered under the theme "Advocacy: Making Civil Societies’ Voice Heard in Policy Shaping" to strengthen their advocacy skills.

» 22.09.08 - Advocating Roma integration at the European Social Forum
Caritas Europa was represented at the lastest edition of the European Social Forum (Sweden, 17-21 September), where it contributed to a workshop dealing with the need for a real and effective inclusion of the Roma in Europe.

» 22.09.08 - Caritas holds 3rd Management Forum
Hosted by Caritas Hungary on 10-11 September in Budapest, the Caritas Europa 3rd Management Forum was held with the theme “Caritas: Professionalism, the Formation of the Heart and our Faith”.

» 04.09.08 - Will development aid work after the Accra High-Level Forum?
Caritas Internationalis delegation is attending the OECD 3rd High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Aiming to review how aid is being spent in order to make it more effective, Caritas delegate Rene Grotenhuis fears that political unwillingness from key-role donors could stop the Forum to deliver any major improvement for the poor in developing countries

» 28.08.08 - Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia contribute to relief efforts in Georgia
Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia respond to the emergency situation in Georgia created by the short but intensive war between Russia and Georgia over the pro-Russian breakaway region of South Ossetia.

» 19.08.08 - Additional help from European Caritas organisations to war-stricken Caucausus
Further to a first humanitarian aid delivery from the Caritas Internationalis Confederation to assist the victims of the conflict between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia, European Caritas organisations are engaging in new economic support to help the local Caritas cope with the needs of the victims. » 19.08.08 - On the field testimony: Caritas Georgia provides help as amount displaced rises
Testimony from Caritas Georgia - As a result of the hostilities between Russia and Georgia, numerous internally displaced people (IDP) have escaped from the conflict region. Caritas Georgia is committed to their faith and has engaged itself in several emergency actions to cope with their needs.

» 13.08.08 - European Caritas organisations help victims of conflict in Georgia
On the 8th of August, news agencies reported about fights between Russian and Georgian troops over the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia. Promptly following the start of hostilities, several European Caritas organisations took the initiative to allocate important resources to support the relief activities of Caritas Georgia and the local Caritas in North and South Ossetia.

» 11.08.08 - Towards an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction in Developing Countries
Further to the Stakeholders Meeting on Disaster Prevention in April 2008, the European Commission – DG Development – launched a public consultation aimed at gathering opinions on disaster risk reduction with the view of informing the development of an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Developing Countries.

» 29.07.08 - Caritas Europa satisfied with Summer University 2008
Caritas Europa is satisfied with the result of the participants' final evaluation of the Summer University 2008. "Collected feedback reveals that participants were pleased with the content and organisation of the whole event", said Janusz Galeziak, Caritas Europa Senior Social Policy Officer. » 28.07.08 - EU’s Impact Assessment Guidelines must improve to better contribute to poverty eradication
Caritas Europa has answered to the European Commission's consultation on the draft Impact Assessment Guidelines (IAG). Its response was officially submitted on 25 July.

» 04.07.08 - Caritas Europa co-organises event at UNHCR Annual Consultation with NGOs
Faithful to its global engagement with asylum seekers and refugees, Caritas Europa has attended the 20th edition of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Annual Consultation with NGOs, held in Geneva 25-29 June 2008.

» 19.06.08 - Caritas Europa issues statement on EP's vote on Return Directive
Caritas Europa, the network of 48 Caritas organisations present in 44 European countries, expresses its concern with regard to the outcome of the final debate and vote in the European Parliament on the proposal for a directive on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals, the so-called Return Directive.

» 16.06.08 - Caritas Europa meets France’s Immigration Minister ahead of EU Presidency
As France prepares itself to chair the EU Presidency in less than a month, a delegation composed of representatives from Caritas Europa and national Caritas organisations of the next three EU Presidency countries (France, Czech Republic and Sweden) met Brice Hortefeux, France's Minister for Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Co-Development, at his cabinet in Paris on 9 June 2008.

» 12.06.08 - Caritas Europa signs Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft
Caritas Europa and Microsoft, worldwide leader in software services have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) that aims to establish a close collaboration in the area of information technology.

» 10.06.08 - Caritas Europa issues updated Reflexion Paper on EU's retention centers
Since many years, every summer we experience human tragedies in the Mediterranean sea: Human beings on small and often fragile or old vessels get in distress at sea, some of them loosing their life, others being rescued or intercepted at sea. People end up in reception centres on the Canary Islands, at Lampedusa to name only the ones making the headlines.

» 09.06.08 - Global attention on new report from Caritas Europa partner
Caritas Europa partner, the Von Hugel Institute of the University of Cambridge, launches today a new report that has already attracted global attention.

» 09.06.08 - Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising 2008 to be held in Zagreb
Caritas Europa held its Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising in Zagreb on 5-6 June 2008. The event was co-organised and hosted by Caritas Croatia.

» 03.06.08 - Caritas Europa contacts MEPs ahead of crucial voting on Return Directive
Caritas Europa, the Conference of European Churches, the Commission of the Bishops' Conference of the European Community and the Churches' Commission for Migrants in Europe have sent a joint letter to all Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in a last attempt to make them aware of a series of critical points included in the proposed Return Directive before a crucial voting scheduled for 18 June 2008.

» 03.06.08 - 8th Migration Study with focus on inclusion and integration
Gathering twenty migration experts from 17 Caritas organisations, Caritas Europa held its 8th Migration Study in Vienna, 28-31 May 2008.

» 02.06.08 - New tools for project reporting to strengthen member organisations’ internal work
Caritas Europa and member organisations have developed two new tools for project reporting that will improve the communication and efficiency in projects financed and co-financed by Caritas organisations.

» 30.05.08 - Update on European Caritas organisations reponse to Myanmar emergency
Almost a month after the ravaging passage of cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, aid is still restrained by tight restrictions imposed by the ruling junta. Although visas are being granted more swiftly, red-tape decisions are still impeding foreign aid to be fully operative.

» 19.05.08 - European Caritas organisations support local partner's quake emergency response in China
Several European Caritas organisations are supporting the relief work of local partner Jinde Charities in the aftermath of China quake.

» 16.05.08 - European Caritas organisations respond massively to Myanmar emergency
European Caritas organisations have responded massively to the emergency situation in Myanmar. Over one million euro to initial aid distribution has been allocated while more funds are being collected.

» 22.04.08 - Caritas Europa finds the Commission study on seasonal workers ‘too narrow’
Caritas Europa has contributed to an Impact Assessment study on a planned proposal for a directive on seasonal workers. After a broad consultation with its member organisations the network found the assessment to be too narrow and to fail to address certain important points related to the topic.

» 18.04.08 - Caritas Europa calls for clear priority of social dimension in EU budget
Responding to a public consultation launched in September 2007 by the European Commission on the review of the 2008/2009 EU Budget, Caritas Europa urges the EU to give social dimension a clear and strong priority in the EU budget.

» 15.04.08 - European Caritas organisations look closely at Zimbabwe crisis
Caritas England and Wales (CAFOD) as well as Caritas Ireland (Trócaire) are very worried over the political uncertainty prevailing in post-election Zimbabwe.

» 10.04.08 - European Parliament will adopt Written Declaration on ending street homelessness
The initiative urging the European Parliament to adopt a Written Declaration on ending street homelessness by 2015 has reached the required number of signatures in time.

» 08.04.08 - Caritas Europa proposes amendments to the Reception Conditions Directive
Ahead of the European Commission's forthcoming proposal for amendments to the Reception Conditions Directive, Caritas Europa approaches DG Freedom, Security and Justice with a series of own suggestions for amendments.

» 18.03.08 - Protest against Commissioner Louis Michel at EU-ACP Joint Parliamentary Assembly
Upon his arrival at the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of EU and ACP countries, Mr. Michel was presented with a line up of civil society activists and MPs carrying the message ‘Brussels made the Economic Partnership Agreements will not fit ACPs.

» 17.03.08 - Caritas Europa provides information briefing for forthcoming French EU Presidency
Over the past years, Caritas Europa has gathered broad experience in exchanging with the Member States designated to hold the EU presidency. This exchange aims to present Caritas Europa's positions and recommendations in a dialogue on policy issues that are relevant to the presidency's political agenda.

» 07.03.08 - Caritas and CIDSE stand together against poverty
Caritas Europa and CIDSE organised a seminar on November 13-16 in Arusha,Tanzania on "Changing dynamics and strategies in cooperation and partnership for sustainable funding".

» 06.03.08 - Caritas Europa reacts to Commission's consultation on 'active inclusion'
Caritas Europa answered last week to the European Commission Consultation on "Modernising social protection for greater social justice and economic cohesion: taking forward the active inclusion of people furthest from the labour market".

» 06.03.08 - Caritas Europa encourages inter-institutional on European Year 2010
Representatives of the European Commission, the Slovenian EU presidency and the European Parliament met last Tuesday at the European Parliament in Brussels for a roundtable/dinner event, co-organised by Caritas Europa and sponsored by Ms Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, MEP from Luxembourg.

» 20.02.08 - Caritas Europa answers to Consultation on a new social vision for Europe
Caritas Europa answered last week to the European Commission Consultation: "Opportunities, access and solidarity: towards a new social vision for 21st century Europe" that was launched by the European Commission in the framework of the renewal of the EU Social Agenda by mid-2008.

» 18.02.08 - Caritas Europa joins major European networks' call on MEPs to end homelessness
At the initiative of the European Federation of National Organisations working with the Homeless (FEANTSA), 14 major European networks, including Caritas Europa, have called on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to show political commitment to end homelessness.

» 12.02.08 - European Caritas organisations help Caritas Cameroon cope with Chadian refugee wave
Fights between the government’s army and rebel factions in Chad have forced thousands of people to flee for their life. Almost 50,000 have crossed the border into neighbouring Cameroon.

» 08.02.08 - Violence persists in Kenya despite calls for peace
Kenya is sinking into what seems to be an unstoppable spiral of violence. The political turmoil that swept the country right after the last presidential elections have lead to the assassination of more than 1000 people, compelling hundreds of thousands to leave their home.

» 04.02.08 - Caritas Europa supports nomination of 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
Caritas Europa supports the European Commission's designation of 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.

» 25.01.08 - European Caritas organisations committed to Kenya
European Caritas organisations continue to work intensely to support the enormous relief work that is being deployed by the Church and other partner organisations in the field.

» 16.01.08 - Christian organisations address concerns about draft Return Directive
Caritas Europa and three other Christian organisations have addressed a letter to the Presidents of EU institutions expressing their concerns about recent developments concerning the European Commission's proposal for a Directive on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals (Return Directive).

» 14.01.08 - Caritas Europa campaigns to end street homelessness
Caritas Europa supports the initiative of five Members of the European Parliament (MEP) urging the European Parliament to adopt a written declaration against homelessness.

» 10.01.08 - European Caritas organisations help victims of Kenyan political turmoil
European Caritas are deeply appalled by the dire acts of violence committed in Kenya as political turmoil broke up following the recent presidential election.

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