European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN)
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The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) is the largest 🇪🇺 network of anti-poverty NGOs & European Organisations fighting poverty & social exclusion.
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Why do we need a European Anti-Poverty Strategy?
🎙️ Helder Ferreira from @EAPN Spain explains: “It creates clear benchmarks for national and local action; while leaving room for adaptation to local contexts.”
👉See the full video: youtube.com/shorts/Spu1N...
🎙️ Helder Ferreira from @EAPN Spain explains: “It creates clear benchmarks for national and local action; while leaving room for adaptation to local contexts.”
👉See the full video: youtube.com/shorts/Spu1N...
Why do we need a European Anti-Poverty Strategy?
YouTube video by EAPNEurope
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November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Why do we need a European Anti-Poverty Strategy?
🎙️ Helder Ferreira from @EAPN Spain explains: “It creates clear benchmarks for national and local action; while leaving room for adaptation to local contexts.”
👉See the full video: youtube.com/shorts/Spu1N...
🎙️ Helder Ferreira from @EAPN Spain explains: “It creates clear benchmarks for national and local action; while leaving room for adaptation to local contexts.”
👉See the full video: youtube.com/shorts/Spu1N...
"Civic organisations were never designed to exist for their own sake; they emerged because governments could not, or would not, perform essential democratic functions: scrutiny, participation, and protection of rights." -Alberto Alemanno, EU Observer
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Read the article: euobserver.com/eu-political...
How NGOs die — Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy
The playbook is brutally efficient: fabricate a scandal, delegitimise and defund organisations into dependency on philanthropic support, then criminalise their new funding as foreign influence — all w...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Civic organisations were never designed to exist for their own sake; they emerged because governments could not, or would not, perform essential democratic functions: scrutiny, participation, and protection of rights." -Alberto Alemanno, EU Observer
Read the article: euobserver.com/eu-political...
Read the article: euobserver.com/eu-political...
💬 On #AntiPovertyDay, we brought together leading voices at the European Parliament to shape the EU’s first Anti-Poverty Strategy.
From participation to rights and fair funding. Every panel showed that ending poverty starts with people, power and purpose.
From participation to rights and fair funding. Every panel showed that ending poverty starts with people, power and purpose.
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
💬 On #AntiPovertyDay, we brought together leading voices at the European Parliament to shape the EU’s first Anti-Poverty Strategy.
From participation to rights and fair funding. Every panel showed that ending poverty starts with people, power and purpose.
From participation to rights and fair funding. Every panel showed that ending poverty starts with people, power and purpose.
Poverty isn’t inevitable, it’s systemic
We’re launching EAPN Talks series on “The Economics of Poverty”, a tandem of interlinked sessions exposing the roots of inequality and reimagining futures built on solidarity
First session: Nov. 12 @ 3:00-5:00 pm
Register now:
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We’re launching EAPN Talks series on “The Economics of Poverty”, a tandem of interlinked sessions exposing the roots of inequality and reimagining futures built on solidarity
First session: Nov. 12 @ 3:00-5:00 pm
Register now:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Poverty isn’t inevitable, it’s systemic
We’re launching EAPN Talks series on “The Economics of Poverty”, a tandem of interlinked sessions exposing the roots of inequality and reimagining futures built on solidarity
First session: Nov. 12 @ 3:00-5:00 pm
Register now:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re launching EAPN Talks series on “The Economics of Poverty”, a tandem of interlinked sessions exposing the roots of inequality and reimagining futures built on solidarity
First session: Nov. 12 @ 3:00-5:00 pm
Register now:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In comms, mistakes are just lessons in disguise. 💬
Together with ENAR and our magnificent participants, we unpacked how to bridge the gap between policy and people, one honest story (and fail) at a time.
Together with ENAR and our magnificent participants, we unpacked how to bridge the gap between policy and people, one honest story (and fail) at a time.
October 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In comms, mistakes are just lessons in disguise. 💬
Together with ENAR and our magnificent participants, we unpacked how to bridge the gap between policy and people, one honest story (and fail) at a time.
Together with ENAR and our magnificent participants, we unpacked how to bridge the gap between policy and people, one honest story (and fail) at a time.
🔔 Last Week to Register!
Join us on 5 November at the European Parliament for a crucial exchange on eradicating poverty in the EU.
Organised in collaboration with the Intergroup on Fighting Poverty, this day is built on the principle of participation
🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us on 5 November at the European Parliament for a crucial exchange on eradicating poverty in the EU.
Organised in collaboration with the Intergroup on Fighting Poverty, this day is built on the principle of participation
🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🔔 Last Week to Register!
Join us on 5 November at the European Parliament for a crucial exchange on eradicating poverty in the EU.
Organised in collaboration with the Intergroup on Fighting Poverty, this day is built on the principle of participation
🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us on 5 November at the European Parliament for a crucial exchange on eradicating poverty in the EU.
Organised in collaboration with the Intergroup on Fighting Poverty, this day is built on the principle of participation
🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A narrow focus on employability won't cut it. To truly eradicate poverty by 2050, we need a strategy that tackles the root causes, such as discrimination, inadequate social protection and lack of access to essential services.
Check the link to see what's at stake 👉
www.eapn.eu/coalition-st...
Check the link to see what's at stake 👉
www.eapn.eu/coalition-st...
Eradicating Poverty by 2050: More Than Words, a Comprehensive EU-Wide Strategy Is Needed - EAPN
Eradicating Poverty by 2050: More Than Words, a Comprehensive EU-Wide Strategy Is Needed Joint statement by the Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy PDF Version 21 October 2025 On 10…
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October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A narrow focus on employability won't cut it. To truly eradicate poverty by 2050, we need a strategy that tackles the root causes, such as discrimination, inadequate social protection and lack of access to essential services.
Check the link to see what's at stake 👉
www.eapn.eu/coalition-st...
Check the link to see what's at stake 👉
www.eapn.eu/coalition-st...
Curious about the real situation in YOUR country? 🔍 We've got the reports!
Our networks across Europe have detailed the good, the bad, and the urgent in the fight against poverty. How does your country measure up?
👉 Find your national report and get informed! www.eapn.eu/national-act...
Our networks across Europe have detailed the good, the bad, and the urgent in the fight against poverty. How does your country measure up?
👉 Find your national report and get informed! www.eapn.eu/national-act...
National Activities | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - EAPN
This week, we mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a moment to recognise the realities faced by millions and to reaffirm our commitment to systemic change. Across…
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October 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Curious about the real situation in YOUR country? 🔍 We've got the reports!
Our networks across Europe have detailed the good, the bad, and the urgent in the fight against poverty. How does your country measure up?
👉 Find your national report and get informed! www.eapn.eu/national-act...
Our networks across Europe have detailed the good, the bad, and the urgent in the fight against poverty. How does your country measure up?
👉 Find your national report and get informed! www.eapn.eu/national-act...
Are the people affected by poverty even in the room when policies are made?
Our Policy Coordinator explains why true participation —diverse, accessible & from the start— is key to eradicating poverty.
www.youtube.com/shorts/ebD4M...
Our Policy Coordinator explains why true participation —diverse, accessible & from the start— is key to eradicating poverty.
www.youtube.com/shorts/ebD4M...
Why is participation crucial in the fight against poverty?
YouTube video by EAPNEurope
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October 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Are the people affected by poverty even in the room when policies are made?
Our Policy Coordinator explains why true participation —diverse, accessible & from the start— is key to eradicating poverty.
www.youtube.com/shorts/ebD4M...
Our Policy Coordinator explains why true participation —diverse, accessible & from the start— is key to eradicating poverty.
www.youtube.com/shorts/ebD4M...
⚖️The EU faces a choice: competitiveness or social justice?EAPN’s new Semester Reaction exposes how the 2025 Spring Package risks sidelining poverty eradication in favour of competitiveness as a growth model, an increase of defence spending and securitisation.
👉Read more: www.eapn.eu/semester-rep...
👉Read more: www.eapn.eu/semester-rep...
Competitiveness or Social Justice: a Choice to Make - EAPN
The European Semester and the MFF reflect the framing set out in the Mario Draghi report on The future of European competitiveness, which envisions Europe’s future as a global economic…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
⚖️The EU faces a choice: competitiveness or social justice?EAPN’s new Semester Reaction exposes how the 2025 Spring Package risks sidelining poverty eradication in favour of competitiveness as a growth model, an increase of defence spending and securitisation.
👉Read more: www.eapn.eu/semester-rep...
👉Read more: www.eapn.eu/semester-rep...
The EU has a #strategy, but what's happening on the ground? Hear the real stories from our members organisations across Europe
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Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EAPN #17October #advocacy
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Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EAPN #17October #advocacy
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October 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The EU has a #strategy, but what's happening on the ground? Hear the real stories from our members organisations across Europe
youtu.be/_FyM9X_7xm4
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EAPN #17October #advocacy
youtu.be/_FyM9X_7xm4
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EAPN #17October #advocacy
The EU's fight against poverty must include candidate countries. 🤝
The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy is a chance to make social rights a cornerstone of enlargement.
Let's build a fairer Europe for all from the ground up.
#EndPoverty #17October
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy is a chance to make social rights a cornerstone of enlargement.
Let's build a fairer Europe for all from the ground up.
#EndPoverty #17October
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
October 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The EU's fight against poverty must include candidate countries. 🤝
The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy is a chance to make social rights a cornerstone of enlargement.
Let's build a fairer Europe for all from the ground up.
#EndPoverty #17October
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy is a chance to make social rights a cornerstone of enlargement.
Let's build a fairer Europe for all from the ground up.
#EndPoverty #17October
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
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€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget.
Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...
#ESFplus #SocialRights
Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...
#ESFplus #SocialRights
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget.
Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...
#ESFplus #SocialRights
Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...
#ESFplus #SocialRights
🚦Which European countries have a real plan to fight poverty? Our traffic light graphic shows the impact on who has National/Local Anti-Poverty Strategies (NAPS/LAPS) and who doesn't. The gaps are alarming.
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
October 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🚦Which European countries have a real plan to fight poverty? Our traffic light graphic shows the impact on who has National/Local Anti-Poverty Strategies (NAPS/LAPS) and who doesn't. The gaps are alarming.
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
We've been part of “An EU Anti-Poverty Strategy grounded in human rights” event at the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe🤝🌍
Irina Emanuela Popovici (EAPN Romania) contributed with national insights and Juliana Wahlgren moderated the first session.
👉 Learn more: www.eapn.eu/eapn-contrib...
Irina Emanuela Popovici (EAPN Romania) contributed with national insights and Juliana Wahlgren moderated the first session.
👉 Learn more: www.eapn.eu/eapn-contrib...
October 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We've been part of “An EU Anti-Poverty Strategy grounded in human rights” event at the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe🤝🌍
Irina Emanuela Popovici (EAPN Romania) contributed with national insights and Juliana Wahlgren moderated the first session.
👉 Learn more: www.eapn.eu/eapn-contrib...
Irina Emanuela Popovici (EAPN Romania) contributed with national insights and Juliana Wahlgren moderated the first session.
👉 Learn more: www.eapn.eu/eapn-contrib...
🤔 Think the EU can end poverty alone?
The EU sets the agenda, but national & local governments are the ones with competence on housing, social services, and more. That's why we need strong multilevel plans!
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
The EU sets the agenda, but national & local governments are the ones with competence on housing, social services, and more. That's why we need strong multilevel plans!
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
October 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🤔 Think the EU can end poverty alone?
The EU sets the agenda, but national & local governments are the ones with competence on housing, social services, and more. That's why we need strong multilevel plans!
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
The EU sets the agenda, but national & local governments are the ones with competence on housing, social services, and more. That's why we need strong multilevel plans!
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
🚨 NEW VIDEO: Why the EU's Anti-Poverty Strategy alone isn't enough.
Real change needs action on the ground. National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies are key to turning promises into progress.
Watch & learn:
youtube.com/shorts/HQx3r...
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
Real change needs action on the ground. National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies are key to turning promises into progress.
Watch & learn:
youtube.com/shorts/HQx3r...
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
The EU Strategy Alone Can’t Eradicate Poverty. National and Local Plans Are Key!
YouTube video by EAPNEurope
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October 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🚨 NEW VIDEO: Why the EU's Anti-Poverty Strategy alone isn't enough.
Real change needs action on the ground. National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies are key to turning promises into progress.
Watch & learn:
youtube.com/shorts/HQx3r...
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
Real change needs action on the ground. National & Local Anti-Poverty Strategies are key to turning promises into progress.
Watch & learn:
youtube.com/shorts/HQx3r...
Ending Poverty is YOUR Political Choice!
#EndPoverty #17October
On 5 Nov 2025, the European Anti-Poverty Day “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘜 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺” will take place in Brussels. Together with policy makers, NGO’s and grassroot organisations, the voices of people experiencing poverty will be central and leading the EU policymaking.
tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv
tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On 5 Nov 2025, the European Anti-Poverty Day “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘜 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺” will take place in Brussels. Together with policy makers, NGO’s and grassroot organisations, the voices of people experiencing poverty will be central and leading the EU policymaking.
tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv
tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv
Anti-Poverty Day (5 Nov, Brussels) calls for workshop proposals. Want to make an impact on the next EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. Apply by 6 Oct.
Everyone’s invited — grassroots, PEPs, scholars, activists, unions...
Learn more: www.eapn.eu/anti-poverty...
Everyone’s invited — grassroots, PEPs, scholars, activists, unions...
Learn more: www.eapn.eu/anti-poverty...
Anti-Poverty Day 2025: Call for Workshop Proposals - EAPN
We are excited to announce that the call for workshop proposals for Anti-Poverty Day 2025 is now open! Event Date: 5 November 2025 Location: European Parliament, Brussels Workshop Submission Deadline:...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Anti-Poverty Day (5 Nov, Brussels) calls for workshop proposals. Want to make an impact on the next EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. Apply by 6 Oct.
Everyone’s invited — grassroots, PEPs, scholars, activists, unions...
Learn more: www.eapn.eu/anti-poverty...
Everyone’s invited — grassroots, PEPs, scholars, activists, unions...
Learn more: www.eapn.eu/anti-poverty...
For the first time, the EU will present an Anti-Poverty Strategy in 2026.
Poverty isn’t just an economic issue, it’s a violation of human rights affecting over 93 million people in EU. Yet, it’s addressed in silos.
That’s why a coalition of EU civil society organisations are calling for a strategy
Poverty isn’t just an economic issue, it’s a violation of human rights affecting over 93 million people in EU. Yet, it’s addressed in silos.
That’s why a coalition of EU civil society organisations are calling for a strategy
September 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
For the first time, the EU will present an Anti-Poverty Strategy in 2026.
Poverty isn’t just an economic issue, it’s a violation of human rights affecting over 93 million people in EU. Yet, it’s addressed in silos.
That’s why a coalition of EU civil society organisations are calling for a strategy
Poverty isn’t just an economic issue, it’s a violation of human rights affecting over 93 million people in EU. Yet, it’s addressed in silos.
That’s why a coalition of EU civil society organisations are calling for a strategy
On 18 September, Kahina Rabahi, EAPN’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, took part in the Porto Social Forum 2025 panel “Enhancing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: Competitiveness and Social Fairness, reinforcing each other.”
September 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
On 18 September, Kahina Rabahi, EAPN’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, took part in the Porto Social Forum 2025 panel “Enhancing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: Competitiveness and Social Fairness, reinforcing each other.”
Taking place right now: Workshops for the the First EU Anti-Poverty Strategy Consultation with the @ec.europa.eu and the collaboration of our magnificent participants and EAPN Portugal.
A crucial part of the policy-making process, bringing people experiencing poverty and policy-makers together
A crucial part of the policy-making process, bringing people experiencing poverty and policy-makers together
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Taking place right now: Workshops for the the First EU Anti-Poverty Strategy Consultation with the @ec.europa.eu and the collaboration of our magnificent participants and EAPN Portugal.
A crucial part of the policy-making process, bringing people experiencing poverty and policy-makers together
A crucial part of the policy-making process, bringing people experiencing poverty and policy-makers together
Participation matters. When people with lived experience participate, policies become more just.
Final training — after 3-months delegates will carry their learnings for a crucial @ec.europa.eu consultation!!
By training and structuring participation, we ensure influence, not just presence.
Final training — after 3-months delegates will carry their learnings for a crucial @ec.europa.eu consultation!!
By training and structuring participation, we ensure influence, not just presence.
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Participation matters. When people with lived experience participate, policies become more just.
Final training — after 3-months delegates will carry their learnings for a crucial @ec.europa.eu consultation!!
By training and structuring participation, we ensure influence, not just presence.
Final training — after 3-months delegates will carry their learnings for a crucial @ec.europa.eu consultation!!
By training and structuring participation, we ensure influence, not just presence.
Reposted by European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN)
🚨 NEW 🚨 Across the EU, people continue to be criminalised simply for crossing borders or for helping others in need. Our new report is out today.
Key findings in thread and full report on picum.org/wp-content/u...
Key findings in thread and full report on picum.org/wp-content/u...
April 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🚨 NEW 🚨 Across the EU, people continue to be criminalised simply for crossing borders or for helping others in need. Our new report is out today.
Key findings in thread and full report on picum.org/wp-content/u...
Key findings in thread and full report on picum.org/wp-content/u...
🎭 Epic Fails 2.0 – “It’s Not Me, it’s You”
Comms vs. Policy: round two.
📍 Brussels, 23 Oct
🕑 14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Share fails, survival tricks & learn to translate policy into messages that resonate.
📌 Get more info: www.eapn.eu/epic-fails-2...
Comms vs. Policy: round two.
📍 Brussels, 23 Oct
🕑 14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Share fails, survival tricks & learn to translate policy into messages that resonate.
📌 Get more info: www.eapn.eu/epic-fails-2...
Epic Fails 2.0 “It’s Not Me, it’s You” - EAPN
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September 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🎭 Epic Fails 2.0 – “It’s Not Me, it’s You”
Comms vs. Policy: round two.
📍 Brussels, 23 Oct
🕑 14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Share fails, survival tricks & learn to translate policy into messages that resonate.
📌 Get more info: www.eapn.eu/epic-fails-2...
Comms vs. Policy: round two.
📍 Brussels, 23 Oct
🕑 14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Share fails, survival tricks & learn to translate policy into messages that resonate.
📌 Get more info: www.eapn.eu/epic-fails-2...