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.https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mrcydqnu5k2hAs the EU plans deepen its abusive migration control with Libya, notably in the east, Caritas Europa together with 30 civil society organizations, call on the EU Commission and EU member states to urgently change course and end this shameful cooperation. https://www.caritas.eu/call-to-end-abusive-migration-cooperation-with-libya/23 Jul 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcydqnu5k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mpqcqocsp22qWe're now on Instagram and Facebook! 📲 Follow us as we continue advocating for dignity, justice, and inclusion for all, to ensure no one is left behind. 🌍 Find us on: 👉Instagram at @caritas.europa: lnkd.in/eUWM2hki 👉Facebook at Caritas Europa: lnkd.in/ePKCEUJG03 Jul 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqcqocsp22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mouq5ejbhs2wAhead of the @consilium.europa.eu discussions on the next EU budget, 250+ organisations urge EU leaders to strengthen and not weaken the EU's social investment architecture. Stand-alone #ESFPlus and #ERDF are essential for inclusion, employment and territorial cohesion https://www.caritas.eu/building-on-what-works-for-people-and-regions/22 Jun 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouq5ejbhs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3moibmtiolc24The EU Return Regulation marks a major setback for migrant rights. Caritas Europa regrets a “return at all costs” approach that prioritises coercion over dignity and protection. We call for humane return policies based on voluntary return, counselling and reintegration.17 Jun 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3moibmtiolc24https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mnh3ly5xhc24EU Semester Spring package | Long-term care, healthcare, housing & poverty still receive limited attention compared to the extensive focus on competitiveness, skills & labour market participation. To truly reduce poverty and inequality, member states need the space to invest in social protection.04 Jun 2026 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnh3ly5xhc24https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mmt67cqylc2e🎙️ #SocialJusticeOnAir is back! A home means safety, dignity & a chance to start again. In our new episode, we explore Europe’s housing crisis & how Housing First is helping people rebuild, starting with a home. Listen now! ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/39KNHAPNHM4IiCbicHel0A ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-place-to-call-home-rising-homelessness-and/id1857647443?i=100076978572527 May 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmt67cqylc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mlq47za5s22m♻️ As the EU drafts its Circular Economy Act, we call for one that is socially just, environmentally sustainable & globally responsible: 🔹 Reduce material use first 🔹 Strengthen reuse, repair & repurposing 🔹 Ensure fair work & stop exporting costs to the Global South 👉 https://www.caritas.eu/ensuring-a-responsible-and-sustainable-circular-economy/13 May 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq47za5s22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mlnumjxfuc2q🤔 What if development was truly locally led? Caritas Europa has signed a new invitation to action for a locally led future. 💪 We invite donors and civil society to join us! https://www.peacedirect.org/invitation-to-action12 May 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnumjxfuc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mkp7excins2fNo funding, no action. 🚨 A strong EU Anti-Poverty Strategy needs real investment. Last week until we know: Will the EU get it right? https://www.caritas.eu/a-strong-and-decisive-stance-on-poverty/30 Apr 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkp7excins2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mkhpvkb4mk2lWhen children don't have consistent access to adequate food, inequality begins before they even have a chance. The #GoodFood4All initiative calls for food systems that guarantee every child's right to food - regardless of background & income. 📝 Sign now! 👉 lnkd.in/eAz5m7qD27 Apr 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhpvkb4mk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mka43hmg52242 weeks to go. Who is this Anti-Poverty Strategy for? 🚨 People experiencing poverty are too often left out of decisions that affect them. Real participation means being involved at every stage: Design → Implement → Monitor → Evaluate Nothing about us, without us. https://www.caritas.eu/a-strong-and-decisive-stance-on-poverty/24 Apr 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka43hmg5224https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mk34rvptrk2oToday’s Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth, presented by @deschuttero.bsky.social, sends a clear message: growth alone is not the way to eradicate poverty. It calls for policies grounded in rights, equality and sustainability. Read our reaction ➡️ https://www.caritas.eu/a-roadmap-for-ending-poverty/22 Apr 2026 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk34rvptrk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mjoiofmwgc2d3 weeks to go. The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy must understand that poverty is more than income. Then...What is poverty? Poverty is: ✅ Structural ✅ Multi-dimensional ✅ Lived every day through barriers and exclusion The EU APS must listen to lived experience. https://www.caritas.eu/a-strong-and-decisive-stance-on-poverty/17 Apr 2026 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoiofmwgc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mj5hib73zc2dPreliminary figures on #ODA spending for 2025 show cuts in 17 EU Member States. The scale of the cuts is worrisome, and so is their disproportionate impact on those in the most vulnerable situations. Support to those with the greatest needs must be ringfenced. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Apr 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5hib73zc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mixpqeuyn22uAcross Europe, Roma communities still face poverty and discrimination, but also show strong resilience. Caritas works alongside them to build lasting inclusion. This #InternationalRomaDay, we reaffirm our commitment to dignity, justice and equal opportunities for all➡️ https://www.caritas.eu/advancing-roma-inclusion/08 Apr 2026 06:58 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixpqeuyn22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mibuyfigac2rIn EU, where you start in life still shapes where you end up. At the threshold of adulthood, vital support systems disappear & new vulnerabilities emerge. Without stable housing, the path toward education, work & inclusion becomes uncertain. Read ➡️ https://www.europeaninterest.eu/poverty-and-the-housing-trap-an-intergenerational-challenge/30 Mar 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibuyfigac2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mhdlicynuc27Escalating tensions in the Middle East demand urgent restraint. All parties must protect civilians and respect international law. We stand with affected communities and call on the EU to prioritise de-escalation and peace. Read our statement➡️ https://www.caritas.eu/war-in-the-middle-east/18 Mar 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdlicynuc27https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mhb6nku7x22m📢Caritas Europa stand with 355 organisations across Europe to call for strong EU social investment. A stand-alone #ESF+ and #ERDF+ in the next EU budget are crucial to support jobs, skills, social inclusion and regional development across Europe! Read more➡️ https://www.caritas.eu/an-eu-budget-that-delivers-for-people-and-regions/17 Mar 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhb6nku7x22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mgrwsq3clc24Thanks to Séamus Boland, President of the EESC for a fruitful discussion on tackling poverty, safe migration pathways, and the key role of civil society in EU policy. Looking forward to a continued collaboration to ensure people-centred policies remain at the heart of EU decision-making.11 Mar 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrwsq3clc24https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mgjyqwe4jc2p#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: https://www.caritas.eu/womens-day-2026/08 Mar 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjyqwe4jc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mg2xj66qtc25🚨 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. 👉 https://www.caritas.eu/progress-on-local-leadership-remains-fragile/02 Mar 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2xj66qtc25https://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mflwjx5du22lFour years into the war, Ukrainians face cold, destruction and uncertainty. From warming babies to repairing homes, everyday life tests resilience. Read their stories➡️ https://www.caritas.eu/living-amid-war-ukraine-four-years-on/24 Feb 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mflwjx5du22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/caritaseuropa.bsky.social/post/3mfjzm3b24c2uFour 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: https://www.caritas.eu/four-years-of-war-in-ukraine-caritas-resounds-the-alarm/23 Feb 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:255346edituhsqeovk4yj45t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjzm3b24c2u