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27/03/2026

"Big change starts with small actions.

🔸Volunteering your time.
🔸Cleaning your neighborhood.
🔸Supporting your local community.

This week, we challenge you!

Take one small action for your community and share it with us. Tag us and inspire others to act too.

Because real change begins when people take the first step.





📌The HYPE project is funded by the European Commission under the European Education and Culture Executive Agency through the CERV - 2023-CITIZENS-CIV program. The project is part of the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) program, with a specific focus on fostering citizens' engagement and participation. The HYPE consortium includes ActionAid Hellas , WeWorld , Universitat de Barcelona and Social Platform."

19/03/2026

💪 Something powerful begins when we stop scrolling and start acting.
Communities grow stronger when people connect, support each other, and take action even in the smallest ways!
This is your invitation to be part of something bigger.

Stay tuned and discover how you can join the movement.


📌The HYPE project is funded by the European Commission under the European Education and Culture Executive Agency through the CERV - 2023-CITIZENS-CIV program. The project is part of the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) program, with a specific focus on fostering citizens' engagement and participation. The HYPE consortium includes ActionAid Hellas, WeWorld Global, Universitat de Barcelona and Social Platform

04/09/2025

📢 More than 33,000 people across Europe and beyond have spoken. Their message is clear: no one should face discrimination.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The petition that was signed by more than 33,000 people reflects the lived realities of Roma and many other communities who experience exclusion daily. Their voices deserve to be heard at the highest level.

⚖️ Strong, comprehensive anti-discrimination protections are not only a moral duty — they are essential for a fair, resilient, and united Europe. 🌍

📨 Alongside our partners, we delivered these signatures to President von der Leyen and Commissioner Lahbib. The call is clear:

❌ Do not withdraw the Anti-Discrimination Directive.

All Out AGE Platform Europe European Network Against Racism - ENAR IGLYO, ILGA-Europe OII Europe TGEU - Trans Europe and Central Asia, European Women's Lobby

04/09/2025

Behind every person with a disability, there are parents and informal carers providing essential support that often goes unnoticed.

They bridge gaps in services, navigate complex legal systems, and stand by their loved ones through every stage of life. But what do families need in return?

At our conference “Empowering families, enabling self-determination: Rethinking support at every life stage”, we’ll explore:

🤱 Childhood and early support for children and their families

👫 Young adulthood, addressing autonomy, employment, and sibling relationships

🧓 Ageing, community living, and preparing for a future when parents can no longer provide support

Register now and join us in Turin on 21-22 October 👉 https://www.easpdconference.eu/registration

06/06/2025

The 2025 Spring Package is out... But what does it mean for social Europe?

💡 Check out our analysis (in a nutshell): https://www.socialplatform.org/news/2025-semester-spring-package-focus-on-competitiveness-must-not-undermine-social-europe/

13/03/2025

The EU faces major challenges—poverty, inequality, climate change, & labour market shifts. But cutting investment in isn’t the answer!

Our latest paper outlines key recommendations to build an inclusive, sustainable future.

Read it here 👉 shorturl.at/j65YC

14/02/2025

Why we should all care about the withdrawal of the Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive from AGE Platform Europe ⬇️

📣 Our reaction to the withdrawal of the Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive - a significant step back in the fight against discrimination, including on the grounds of age - was featured in a EUobserver article.

The reaction of Alice Bah Kuhnke, Member of the European Parliament for Greens/EFA in the European Parliament and the directive's rapporteur, was also highlighted.

📖 Read the full article (registration required): https://euobserver.com/eu-political/ar51bd0607

🔎 Read AGE's reaction: www.bit.ly/eu-withdraws-equal-treatment-directive

28/11/2024

We're putting a spotlight on in Austria, Czechia, Malta and Finland

Join our online sessions on 4 Dec & 10 Dec to hear insights from amazing civil society organisations working to directly support those at risk of poverty & social exclusion 👉 Vzájemné soužití ops, Caritas Malta, Caritas Österreich, & Lahden Diakonialaitos

Register now! https://www.socialplatform.org/events/spotlight-sessions-on-minimum-income/ ERGO Network Eurodiaconia

27/11/2024

📢Next week CECOP Secretary General Diana Dovgan will participate in the Social Platform policy debate "The Future of Long-term Care in Europe".

📅 Wednesday 4 December, 3-5pm
📍Mundo Matongé, Brussels

Register here by Monday 2 December👉https://www.socialplatform.org/events/the-future-of-long-term-care-in-europe-policy-debate/

26/11/2024

Don't miss our upcoming policy debate!

'The Future of Long-Term Care in Europe' will examine both problems & policy solutions in making care services more affordable, accessible & high-quality for all

📅 4 December, 3-5pm
📍 Mundo Matongé, Brussels

👉 Register now https://socialplatform.org/events/the-future-of-long-term-care-in-europe-policy-debate/

Illustration: Anina Takeff for CoGenerate x Fine Acts Access to affordable and high-quality long-term care is one of the two pillars of the European Care Strategy, launched by the European Commission in 2022. The Strategy aims to deliver quality, affordable and accessible care services across the EU...

15/11/2024

There's still time to register to join this breakfast webinar marking 2024 World Children’s Day with Families Europe! 👇

On World Children’s Day 2024, join us for a Breakfast Byte webinar focusing on support for families with hearing disabilities.

We’ll deep dive into an impactful programme developed by our Spanish member FIAPAS - Confederación Española de Familias de Personas Sordas and their network of more than thirty Family Care and Support Services in Spain.

Be part of the conversation and register here: https://bit.ly/4fzYRJW