Caritas Europa
@caritaseuropa.bsky.social
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.
We believe that people and the environment, not profits, should be at the heart of all policies.
This Jubilee of Prisoners, our Community of Practice on Prison Justice calls for prison systems rooted in rehabilitation, dignity and hope. Read more in their article ➡️ www.caritas.eu/the-jubilees...
The Jubilee’s call to restore dignity in prisons
Why self-determination in prison matters
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December 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This Jubilee of Prisoners, our Community of Practice on Prison Justice calls for prison systems rooted in rehabilitation, dignity and hope. Read more in their article ➡️ www.caritas.eu/the-jubilees...
Our prison systems are failing to protect human dignity.
Overcrowded, under-resourced & focused on punishment, not rehabilitation.
Caritas calls for a model built on self-determination: competence, connection, autonomy. This is how lives are rebuilt.
Read more 👉 www.caritas.eu/letting-peop...
Overcrowded, under-resourced & focused on punishment, not rehabilitation.
Caritas calls for a model built on self-determination: competence, connection, autonomy. This is how lives are rebuilt.
Read more 👉 www.caritas.eu/letting-peop...
December 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Our prison systems are failing to protect human dignity.
Overcrowded, under-resourced & focused on punishment, not rehabilitation.
Caritas calls for a model built on self-determination: competence, connection, autonomy. This is how lives are rebuilt.
Read more 👉 www.caritas.eu/letting-peop...
Overcrowded, under-resourced & focused on punishment, not rehabilitation.
Caritas calls for a model built on self-determination: competence, connection, autonomy. This is how lives are rebuilt.
Read more 👉 www.caritas.eu/letting-peop...
📩 The second edition of our new-format newsletter is out!
🔹 Policy insights
🔹 Meet our members @caritas-austria.bsky.social & Caritas Spain
🔹 Innovation Festival & upcoming events
🔹 Video editorial from our President, Michael Landau www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy-P...
📄 mailchi.mp/caritas/quar...
🔹 Policy insights
🔹 Meet our members @caritas-austria.bsky.social & Caritas Spain
🔹 Innovation Festival & upcoming events
🔹 Video editorial from our President, Michael Landau www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy-P...
📄 mailchi.mp/caritas/quar...
President Michael Landau newsletter greeting
YouTube video by CaritasEuropa
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December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📩 The second edition of our new-format newsletter is out!
🔹 Policy insights
🔹 Meet our members @caritas-austria.bsky.social & Caritas Spain
🔹 Innovation Festival & upcoming events
🔹 Video editorial from our President, Michael Landau www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy-P...
📄 mailchi.mp/caritas/quar...
🔹 Policy insights
🔹 Meet our members @caritas-austria.bsky.social & Caritas Spain
🔹 Innovation Festival & upcoming events
🔹 Video editorial from our President, Michael Landau www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy-P...
📄 mailchi.mp/caritas/quar...
The EU’s new #QualityJobs Roadmap includes welcome steps on work pressure, exploitation & social protection.
But it still misses the heart of the issue: human dignity, wellbeing & in-work poverty. Nearly 1 in 12 workers is affected, yet no concrete action is proposed.
But it still misses the heart of the issue: human dignity, wellbeing & in-work poverty. Nearly 1 in 12 workers is affected, yet no concrete action is proposed.
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The EU’s new #QualityJobs Roadmap includes welcome steps on work pressure, exploitation & social protection.
But it still misses the heart of the issue: human dignity, wellbeing & in-work poverty. Nearly 1 in 12 workers is affected, yet no concrete action is proposed.
But it still misses the heart of the issue: human dignity, wellbeing & in-work poverty. Nearly 1 in 12 workers is affected, yet no concrete action is proposed.
Delighted to join the Economy of Francesco 2025 “Restarting the Economy” in Castel Gandolfo 🙌 Inspiring exchanges on rethinking the economy so it puts people over profits, time over haste, and justice over exploitation!
We also presented our work going beyond growth www.caritas.eu/going-beyond...
We also presented our work going beyond growth www.caritas.eu/going-beyond...
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Delighted to join the Economy of Francesco 2025 “Restarting the Economy” in Castel Gandolfo 🙌 Inspiring exchanges on rethinking the economy so it puts people over profits, time over haste, and justice over exploitation!
We also presented our work going beyond growth www.caritas.eu/going-beyond...
We also presented our work going beyond growth www.caritas.eu/going-beyond...
💡 The EU will soon launch its #QualityJobs Roadmap. With 39 organisations, we urge the EU to ensure fair wages, good working conditions and just transitions.
Quality employment must take a rights-based approach that places people before profit!➡️ www.caritas.eu/how-to-make-...
Quality employment must take a rights-based approach that places people before profit!➡️ www.caritas.eu/how-to-make-...
How to make quality jobs for everyone?
www.caritas.eu
December 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
💡 The EU will soon launch its #QualityJobs Roadmap. With 39 organisations, we urge the EU to ensure fair wages, good working conditions and just transitions.
Quality employment must take a rights-based approach that places people before profit!➡️ www.caritas.eu/how-to-make-...
Quality employment must take a rights-based approach that places people before profit!➡️ www.caritas.eu/how-to-make-...
📢 Are you our next Communications Officer?
Join us in Brussels to shape our communications, create audio-visual content and support our network across Europe.
🔹 Strategy
🔹 Digital & video
🔹 Social media
🔹 Internal comms
🔗 Read more & apply: www.caritas.eu/communicatio...
Join us in Brussels to shape our communications, create audio-visual content and support our network across Europe.
🔹 Strategy
🔹 Digital & video
🔹 Social media
🔹 Internal comms
🔗 Read more & apply: www.caritas.eu/communicatio...
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
📢 Are you our next Communications Officer?
Join us in Brussels to shape our communications, create audio-visual content and support our network across Europe.
🔹 Strategy
🔹 Digital & video
🔹 Social media
🔹 Internal comms
🔗 Read more & apply: www.caritas.eu/communicatio...
Join us in Brussels to shape our communications, create audio-visual content and support our network across Europe.
🔹 Strategy
🔹 Digital & video
🔹 Social media
🔹 Internal comms
🔗 Read more & apply: www.caritas.eu/communicatio...
Last week Caritas Spain presented the impact of its ESF+ work at an event by @socialistsanddemocrats.eu & @socialplatform.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu. After the event, we joined the delegation meeting @iratxegarper.bsky.social to express concerns about the future of the ESF+ in the next #MFF
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Last week Caritas Spain presented the impact of its ESF+ work at an event by @socialistsanddemocrats.eu & @socialplatform.bsky.social at @europarl.europa.eu. After the event, we joined the delegation meeting @iratxegarper.bsky.social to express concerns about the future of the ESF+ in the next #MFF
📣Civil society from Africa & Europe has spoken.
The AU-EU partnership must move from extraction to justice, from profit to people centred solutions.
Read our statement from the People’s #Summit in Luanda. #Angola 👉 caritas.eu/civil-society-demands-a-just-au-eu-future/
@cidse.bsky.social
The AU-EU partnership must move from extraction to justice, from profit to people centred solutions.
Read our statement from the People’s #Summit in Luanda. #Angola 👉 caritas.eu/civil-society-demands-a-just-au-eu-future/
@cidse.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📣Civil society from Africa & Europe has spoken.
The AU-EU partnership must move from extraction to justice, from profit to people centred solutions.
Read our statement from the People’s #Summit in Luanda. #Angola 👉 caritas.eu/civil-society-demands-a-just-au-eu-future/
@cidse.bsky.social
The AU-EU partnership must move from extraction to justice, from profit to people centred solutions.
Read our statement from the People’s #Summit in Luanda. #Angola 👉 caritas.eu/civil-society-demands-a-just-au-eu-future/
@cidse.bsky.social
🎤 At the #YESproject Social Innovation Academy in Prague, young Europeans opened up about the big issues hitting their generation: mental health & housing.
From burnout to rent pressure, they explored how social innovation can help reimagine solutions.
🎥 Check out what they learned!
From burnout to rent pressure, they explored how social innovation can help reimagine solutions.
🎥 Check out what they learned!
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎤 At the #YESproject Social Innovation Academy in Prague, young Europeans opened up about the big issues hitting their generation: mental health & housing.
From burnout to rent pressure, they explored how social innovation can help reimagine solutions.
🎥 Check out what they learned!
From burnout to rent pressure, they explored how social innovation can help reimagine solutions.
🎥 Check out what they learned!
The massacre in Al Fasher has brought #Sudan back into the spotlight. With @consilium.europa.eu conclusions & a new @europarl.europa.eu resolution underway, it’s time for the #EU to turn words into action: stronger diplomacy, more humanitarian aid & pressure on those facilitating these atrocities.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The massacre in Al Fasher has brought #Sudan back into the spotlight. With @consilium.europa.eu conclusions & a new @europarl.europa.eu resolution underway, it’s time for the #EU to turn words into action: stronger diplomacy, more humanitarian aid & pressure on those facilitating these atrocities.
This week we joined Caritas Malta in a meaningful meeting with @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola to stress the need for action on #poverty, social exclusion, youth mental health & global solidarity - vulnerable people must remain central to EU policy.
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This week we joined Caritas Malta in a meaningful meeting with @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola to stress the need for action on #poverty, social exclusion, youth mental health & global solidarity - vulnerable people must remain central to EU policy.
Communicating hope in challenging times: that was the focus of Caritas’ Communications Forum in Vienna. 40+ professionals from across Europe exchanged ideas, reflected on advocacy, narratives & strategies, all to give voice to the unheard & inspire change.✨
Thanks to all the participants!
Thanks to all the participants!
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Communicating hope in challenging times: that was the focus of Caritas’ Communications Forum in Vienna. 40+ professionals from across Europe exchanged ideas, reflected on advocacy, narratives & strategies, all to give voice to the unheard & inspire change.✨
Thanks to all the participants!
Thanks to all the participants!
How do we keep local leadership strong as the funding landscape shifts?
That's what we discussed today with international programme directors from 16 member organisations and regional coordinators from across the world. A timely opportunity to learn from one another and look ahead! 🌍
That's what we discussed today with international programme directors from 16 member organisations and regional coordinators from across the world. A timely opportunity to learn from one another and look ahead! 🌍
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How do we keep local leadership strong as the funding landscape shifts?
That's what we discussed today with international programme directors from 16 member organisations and regional coordinators from across the world. A timely opportunity to learn from one another and look ahead! 🌍
That's what we discussed today with international programme directors from 16 member organisations and regional coordinators from across the world. A timely opportunity to learn from one another and look ahead! 🌍
We recently visited Armenian Caritas - celebrating 30 years of service & visited some of their projects.
The powerful testimonies of Samvel & Zina proof that people can live with dignity and aspire to a better future, even in the face of tremendous hardships
📰 www.caritas.eu/finding-hope...
The powerful testimonies of Samvel & Zina proof that people can live with dignity and aspire to a better future, even in the face of tremendous hardships
📰 www.caritas.eu/finding-hope...
Finding hope and dignity in Armenia
www.caritas.eu
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We recently visited Armenian Caritas - celebrating 30 years of service & visited some of their projects.
The powerful testimonies of Samvel & Zina proof that people can live with dignity and aspire to a better future, even in the face of tremendous hardships
📰 www.caritas.eu/finding-hope...
The powerful testimonies of Samvel & Zina proof that people can live with dignity and aspire to a better future, even in the face of tremendous hardships
📰 www.caritas.eu/finding-hope...
🎙️ New Podcast alert!
#SocialJusticeOnAir goes beyond numbers to share real stories.
In this first episode, we hear the stories of Yvonne, Alex & Myriam & ask why does poverty happen and what can we do about it?
🎧 Listen now to Ep.1 ➡️https://open.spotify.com/episode/5crgG3ixp7cM8D13AH7hQW
#SocialJusticeOnAir goes beyond numbers to share real stories.
In this first episode, we hear the stories of Yvonne, Alex & Myriam & ask why does poverty happen and what can we do about it?
🎧 Listen now to Ep.1 ➡️https://open.spotify.com/episode/5crgG3ixp7cM8D13AH7hQW
Why does povery happen and what can we do about it?
open.spotify.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🎙️ New Podcast alert!
#SocialJusticeOnAir goes beyond numbers to share real stories.
In this first episode, we hear the stories of Yvonne, Alex & Myriam & ask why does poverty happen and what can we do about it?
🎧 Listen now to Ep.1 ➡️https://open.spotify.com/episode/5crgG3ixp7cM8D13AH7hQW
#SocialJusticeOnAir goes beyond numbers to share real stories.
In this first episode, we hear the stories of Yvonne, Alex & Myriam & ask why does poverty happen and what can we do about it?
🎧 Listen now to Ep.1 ➡️https://open.spotify.com/episode/5crgG3ixp7cM8D13AH7hQW
The 7th #AUEU Summit is a chance to redefine the partnership between Africa and Europe.
We call on leaders to put dignity, justice and solidarity at its core, ensuring #debtjustice and putting local communities at the heart of climate and development policies.
Read ➡️ www.caritas.eu/for-a-partne...
We call on leaders to put dignity, justice and solidarity at its core, ensuring #debtjustice and putting local communities at the heart of climate and development policies.
Read ➡️ www.caritas.eu/for-a-partne...
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The 7th #AUEU Summit is a chance to redefine the partnership between Africa and Europe.
We call on leaders to put dignity, justice and solidarity at its core, ensuring #debtjustice and putting local communities at the heart of climate and development policies.
Read ➡️ www.caritas.eu/for-a-partne...
We call on leaders to put dignity, justice and solidarity at its core, ensuring #debtjustice and putting local communities at the heart of climate and development policies.
Read ➡️ www.caritas.eu/for-a-partne...
For us at Caritas, #LaudatoSi’ continues to guide our mission: addressing the climate crisis, a root cause of poverty, through individual & collective action. 🌿
Read more➡️ elsialliance.org/raising-hope...
Read more➡️ elsialliance.org/raising-hope...
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
For us at Caritas, #LaudatoSi’ continues to guide our mission: addressing the climate crisis, a root cause of poverty, through individual & collective action. 🌿
Read more➡️ elsialliance.org/raising-hope...
Read more➡️ elsialliance.org/raising-hope...
🔴 Despite the ceasefire, attacks on civilians continue and people in #Gaza remain cut off from lifesaving aid.
A ceasefire is not enough. The EU must ensure safe, sustained humanitarian access and choose solidarity over silence. The people of Gaza cannot wait.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/a-ceasefire-...
A ceasefire is not enough. The EU must ensure safe, sustained humanitarian access and choose solidarity over silence. The people of Gaza cannot wait.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/a-ceasefire-...
A ceasefire is not enough. The EU must do more for Gaza.
www.caritas.eu
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🔴 Despite the ceasefire, attacks on civilians continue and people in #Gaza remain cut off from lifesaving aid.
A ceasefire is not enough. The EU must ensure safe, sustained humanitarian access and choose solidarity over silence. The people of Gaza cannot wait.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/a-ceasefire-...
A ceasefire is not enough. The EU must ensure safe, sustained humanitarian access and choose solidarity over silence. The people of Gaza cannot wait.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/a-ceasefire-...
🎙️ “Looking for your weekend listen?
Housing insecurity isn’t just a market issue, it’s a human rights issue 🏠. Across EU, young people struggle with rising costs, stagnant wages & unstable jobs. Listen to our youth officer, Ina Delić on Europe Talks Back ➡️ shows.acast.com/europe-talks...
Housing insecurity isn’t just a market issue, it’s a human rights issue 🏠. Across EU, young people struggle with rising costs, stagnant wages & unstable jobs. Listen to our youth officer, Ina Delić on Europe Talks Back ➡️ shows.acast.com/europe-talks...
Locked Out: Why Europe’s young people can’t afford a home | Europod • News
Your daily and monthly podcasts on Europe.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🎙️ “Looking for your weekend listen?
Housing insecurity isn’t just a market issue, it’s a human rights issue 🏠. Across EU, young people struggle with rising costs, stagnant wages & unstable jobs. Listen to our youth officer, Ina Delić on Europe Talks Back ➡️ shows.acast.com/europe-talks...
Housing insecurity isn’t just a market issue, it’s a human rights issue 🏠. Across EU, young people struggle with rising costs, stagnant wages & unstable jobs. Listen to our youth officer, Ina Delić on Europe Talks Back ➡️ shows.acast.com/europe-talks...
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, we join 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs in urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/upholding-eu...
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, we join 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs in urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/upholding-eu...
Upholding EU leadership in sustainability and corporate accountability
www.caritas.eu
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, we join 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs in urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/upholding-eu...
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, we join 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs in urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
➡️ www.caritas.eu/upholding-eu...
Care receivers and caregivers must not be left behind in the next #EUBudget.
Together with the Care Alliance, we call on the EU to make social and care policies a real priority.
Investing in care means investing in people. 🤝
Read the joint statement👉 www.caritas.eu/time-for-dec...
Together with the Care Alliance, we call on the EU to make social and care policies a real priority.
Investing in care means investing in people. 🤝
Read the joint statement👉 www.caritas.eu/time-for-dec...
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Care receivers and caregivers must not be left behind in the next #EUBudget.
Together with the Care Alliance, we call on the EU to make social and care policies a real priority.
Investing in care means investing in people. 🤝
Read the joint statement👉 www.caritas.eu/time-for-dec...
Together with the Care Alliance, we call on the EU to make social and care policies a real priority.
Investing in care means investing in people. 🤝
Read the joint statement👉 www.caritas.eu/time-for-dec...
🗨️“We feel like people who’ve woken up in a new life.”
Migrants & refugees like Innocent aren’t just starting over, they're building futures, communities and hope.
👉Read his journey from a refugee camp to a new home in Belgium. www.caritas.eu/world-refuge...
Migrants & refugees like Innocent aren’t just starting over, they're building futures, communities and hope.
👉Read his journey from a refugee camp to a new home in Belgium. www.caritas.eu/world-refuge...
October 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🗨️“We feel like people who’ve woken up in a new life.”
Migrants & refugees like Innocent aren’t just starting over, they're building futures, communities and hope.
👉Read his journey from a refugee camp to a new home in Belgium. www.caritas.eu/world-refuge...
Migrants & refugees like Innocent aren’t just starting over, they're building futures, communities and hope.
👉Read his journey from a refugee camp to a new home in Belgium. www.caritas.eu/world-refuge...
🙌 Eradicating poverty by 2050: more than words!
Europe needs a comprehensive, rights-based strategy.
As members of the Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy call for action that tackles all dimensions of poverty & ensures dignity, equality & justice for all.
🔗 www.caritas.eu/eradicating-...
Europe needs a comprehensive, rights-based strategy.
As members of the Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy call for action that tackles all dimensions of poverty & ensures dignity, equality & justice for all.
🔗 www.caritas.eu/eradicating-...
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🙌 Eradicating poverty by 2050: more than words!
Europe needs a comprehensive, rights-based strategy.
As members of the Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy call for action that tackles all dimensions of poverty & ensures dignity, equality & justice for all.
🔗 www.caritas.eu/eradicating-...
Europe needs a comprehensive, rights-based strategy.
As members of the Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy call for action that tackles all dimensions of poverty & ensures dignity, equality & justice for all.
🔗 www.caritas.eu/eradicating-...
More than 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, millions of Ukrainians remain displaced.
On 16 Oct, Caritas members from 8 countries, coordinated by @CaritasPolska, launched a new report in Brussels with key lessons & recommendations for lasting solutions.
📘 Read ➡️ caritas.pl/wp-content/u...
On 16 Oct, Caritas members from 8 countries, coordinated by @CaritasPolska, launched a new report in Brussels with key lessons & recommendations for lasting solutions.
📘 Read ➡️ caritas.pl/wp-content/u...
October 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
More than 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, millions of Ukrainians remain displaced.
On 16 Oct, Caritas members from 8 countries, coordinated by @CaritasPolska, launched a new report in Brussels with key lessons & recommendations for lasting solutions.
📘 Read ➡️ caritas.pl/wp-content/u...
On 16 Oct, Caritas members from 8 countries, coordinated by @CaritasPolska, launched a new report in Brussels with key lessons & recommendations for lasting solutions.
📘 Read ➡️ caritas.pl/wp-content/u...