EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network

🏠 Homelessness is one of the most complex and persistent social challenges of our time. As of 2024, over 2 million people in OECD and EU countries experience homelessness each year – but solutions are within reach. We are proud to launch the OECD Toolkit to Combat Homelessness: a comprehensive resource designed to help governments and stakeholders build integrated, people-centred, and housing-led strategies to end homelessness. 📚 What’s inside the Toolkit? ➡️ 9 Building Blocks: From policy design to delivery, covering prevention, Housing First, funding, and monitoring. ➡️ Evidence & Good Practices: Real-world examples and solutions tailored to diverse contexts. ➡️ Actionable Guidance: Tools for policymakers, NGOs, housing providers, and other stakeholders. 💡 Whether you are designing a national homelessness strategy, introducing prevention programmes, scaling up Housing First initiatives, or addressing the hidden dimensions of homelessness, this Toolkit offers practical insights to help you take action. 📊 Data-driven. 🎯 Prevention-focused. 💡 Solution-oriented. ➡️ Explore the Toolkit and contribute to working towards ending homelessness by 2030: https://oe.cd/5QI #EndHomelessness #OECDToolkit #SocialPolicy #HousingFirst Stefano Scarpetta, Mark Pearson, Monika Queisser-Richaud, Willem Adema, Marissa (Ellis) Plouin, Ali Bargu, Alexandre Lloyd, Pablo Minondo Canto, Szymon Jezewski, Santiago Mendia Oliver, Yves Leterme, Stefan Olsson, Katarina Ivanković Knežević, Lucie Davoine, Michele Calandrino, Aristotelis Alvanos, DIHAL | Délégation interministérielle à l'hébergement et à l'accès au logement, Laure Billoret, Sophie Bandarkar Freek Spinnewijn, Ruth Owen, Koen Hermans, Nicholas Pleace, Dr Julie Lawson, Juha Kahila, Solène Molard, Julia Wygnańska, Sam Tsemberis, PhD Balakrishnan Rajagopal, Housing First Europe Hub, Housing Europe, Eurocities, URBACT, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) , National Alliance to End Homelessness, EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network, Homelessness Policy Research Institute, Crisis, Centre for Homelessness Impact

The People’s Summit took place on 28 November, bringing together diverse perspectives and ideas from across Europe. Participants included people experiencing poverty, representatives from European institutions, civil society organisations activists and EAPN members. This was a significant step in advocating for an EU Anti-Poverty Strategy with one ambitious central goal: the eradication of poverty. The Summit reaffirmed the commitment to push for an ambitious and participatory strategy, co-creating policies with civil society and those experiencing poverty. It also highlighted the importance of adopting an intersectional approach. The journey to eradicating poverty begins now! This was a significant step in advocating for an EU Anti-Poverty Strategy with one ambitious central goal: the eradication of poverty. It also highlighted the importance of adopting an intersectional approach. The journey to eradicating poverty begins now! #PeoplesSummit #EUAntiPovertyStrategy #EUAPS

Out of the three EU coordinators leading the fight against racism, only two received upgraded political access this week. ⏫ The only position held by a racialised individual was shamefully left behind. 🚨 ❌ European Commission's decision sends a dangerous signal, creating hierarchies within anti-racism work and #undermining efforts to tackle systemic racism. By prioritising some forms of hatred while sidelining others, the Commission risks fragmenting the fight against racism and betraying the promises etched in the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan (2020–2025). ❌ As the voice of the European anti-racism movement, we demand that the European Commission treats all forms of racism with the urgency they deserve. Elevating the Anti-Racism Coordinator is the first step in demonstrating that tackling systemic racism is not just a symbolic gesture, but a genuine #priority. ⏰ We expect more from the Commission – it's time to act and deliver on its commitments to anti-racism. 🔗 Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/eDdvFuUG. #Racism #EU #Equality #Commission #Discrimination

🗣️ Why is the participation of People Experiencing Poverty important in policy design? 🔑 Participation is at the heart of EAPN's vision. No legal, policy, or budget initiative should be made without the involvement of those directly affected by systems of oppression. Their voices and expertise must be taken into account—from shaping and drafting to implementation and evaluation.  At the #PeoplesSummit, voices from policymakers, organisations, and people experiencing poverty came together to emphasise the importance of PeP participation in policy design—especially in shaping the upcoming EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. 🎯 We pledge for effective participation!  Find out more in our Roadmap Towards and EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: https://lnkd.in/d6YZhP-8 #EUAPS #EUAntiPovertyStrategy #EndPoverty

Les négociateurs de l’Arizona envisagent une réforme du revenu d’intégration qui pourrait bientôt être versé en partie sous forme de “bons alimentaires” - peut-on lire dans 7sur7, en écho à De Morgen. Faut-il le rappeler ? ➡️ Les allocations minimums en Belgique se situent toujours sous le seuil de pauvreté. En 2024, au cœur de la riche Belgique, ces allocations ne suffisent pas à subvenir aux besoins essentiels de ses bénéficiaires, encore moins à préserver leur dignité. ➡️ Au risque de se répéter : plusieurs études ont démontré qu'un revenu digne est une condition nécessaire pour pouvoir trouver un job durable. Même l'Union européenne a fait ce constat. Le mode survie créé par l'insécurité de revenus restreint drastiquement les chances d'accéder au marché de l'emploi. Sans crèche, sans transports publics, sans logement, sans soins de santé, sans nourriture de qualité, les obstacles se multiplient et entravent gravement l’accès à l'emploi.  ➡️ La pauvreté broie ceux qui la subissent : vivre à la rue, devoir faire des choix cornélien au quotidien (se chauffer ou se nourrir, se loger ou se soigner…), devoir sans cesse montrer patte blanche et se heurter aux absurdités administratives mine l'estime de soi, renforce le sentiment d'exclusion, alimente les réflexes de repli sur soi, augmente l’isolement… Faut-il vraiment ajouter de l'humiliation à l'humiliation en organisant la solidarité selon des principes paternalistes comme les chèques alimentaires ? https://lnkd.in/dKmu-Cy6

🔌 Energy Poverty: A challenge Europe can’t ignore Millions across the EU - 35 to 72 million people - are trapped in energy poverty, forced to choose between heating their homes or feeding their families. This is not just about energy; it’s about justice, dignity, and the right to a decent life.   🗣️ From 2 to 4 December, at the Right to Energy Forum 2024, organised by the Right to Energy Coalition, Fernando Vasco Chironda represented the EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network to advocate for urgent change. EAPN proudly chaired the opening panel: “Fit for 55 x Energy Poverty: How to Achieve a Truly Just and Inclusive Transition”, alongside: ✅ Veronique Marx (DG ENER, European Commission) ✅ Louise Sunderland (Managing Principal, Regulatory Assistance Project) ✅ Tuscany Bell (Policy Coordinator, European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) Together, we explored how the Fit for 55 package can deliver clean, affordable energy for all while tackling energy poverty and promoting a just transition. 💡 The right to energy is non-negotiable and must prioritise people experiencing poverty. It’s time to align climate action with social justice and eradicate energy poverty once and for all.   #EndPoverty #RightToEnergy #EnergyPoverty

EAPN joined 48 civil society organisations to put forward our collective vision for an EU #tech policy that serves the public interest 💪🏾 🚨 Civil society is concerned about the proposed new European Commission's focus on corporate and security interests. EU leadership must choose a way forward for Europe to lead on tech policies and approaches that center people, democracy, and the planet ✊🏾 🌍 Read our collective statement ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzvJRbM2 This civil society vision emerged at the #EUTechSociety Summit, co-hosted by 41 civil society groups in October 2024. It gathered 350+ EU decision-makers, journalists, and CSOs at the first-ever #TechPolicy Summit in #Brussels led by civil society. Read event highlights to find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gQJKsgam European Digital Rights

🚨 Is Digitalisation Trapping Workers in Poverty? As the job market shifts online, many are falling behind. Why? A lack of digital access and skills. 🔍 Applying for jobs, navigating online platforms, and accessing unemployment benefits all require internet access and digital literacy. But for those without these, the risks are growing: 👉 Missed job opportunities 👉 Reliance on informal, unstable work 👉 Rising poverty levels Member States must ensure digital tools are accessible for all, providing devices and affordable internet to low-income households, training and offline solutions. Let’s make digitalisation work for everyone. Read our full report here: [https://lnkd.in/drbsgawE] #DigitalInclusion #SocialImpact #FutureOfWork

People’s Summit 2024 Recap – Brussels, 28 November A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made today’s People’s Summit a resounding success! Your participation, insights, and dedication were invaluable. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the speakers, moderators, and representatives of civil society organisations, as well as the PeP team. Your contributions were essential in making this event possible. This year’s Summit focused on gathering key insights to shape the future process and content of the forthcoming EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. Together, we’ve taken an important step towards a more inclusive Europe. Stay tuned for further updates and outcomes from today’s discussions!

🗣️ The People's Summit will conclude with a Plenary Session that provides the opportunity for participants to share the key takeaways from group discussions.  By highlighting the outcomes of the group discussions, we aim to foster a collective understanding of how these frameworks can foster a stronger EU Anti-Poverty Strategy and address the eradication of poverty and the promotion of social inclusion across Europe. 📢 Join us to ensure that the voices shared resonate beyond this Summit and into the core of policymaking.  #PeoplesSummit #EUAntiPovertyStrategy #EUAPS