Keeping food banks alive – Bridging the gap of food poverty in Europe

The Annual Convention of the European Federation of Foodbanks (FEBA) will take place in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and will be organized in collaboration with the Dutch Federation of Food Banks, Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken. Contact: cdiazlonborg.feba@eurofoodbank.org

Mouths to feed? Food security & autonomy: a global approach (in French!!)

Rue du Ruisseau 17-19 Rue du Ruisseau 17-19, Molenbeek, Brussels, Belgium

La FdSS présent un séminaire ouvert organisé par le Cremis de Montréal dans le cadre du 18ème Atelier international de recherche et d’actions sur les inégalités sociales et les discriminations. Cet événement centré sur des questions d’alimentation et de pauvreté réunira des chercheurs et des professionnels du social du Québec (Université de Montréal, Centre intégré universitaire…

3 regional workshops in Ireland on the EU, its Parliament and the fight against poverty

As the EU celebrates its 60th birthday, these regional workshops are the chance to discuss questions like: How does Europe decide social policies? What difference does this make to people affected by poverty? How can we influence European policy? Why is the EU in crisis? What do Brexit and the rise of racism mean for…

EAPN Portugal seminar on local authorities’ role in combating poverty, Avintes

EAPN Portugal is organizing a seminar on the contribution and participation of the local authorities in combating poverty and social exclusion. It is intended that this event provide a broad discussion among civil society and the social sector, on the specific role of local authorities to accomplish this goal, taking into account the Local Governance…

The only way is up? Social mobility and equal opportunities – Joint OECD-Eurofound Conference

Eurofound and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are co-organising a joint high-level conference on social mobility and equal opportunities in Paris, France on Thursday, 4 May 2017. The event will provide a lively platform to discuss fresh evidence on intergenerational mobility and policies which support upward mobility, especially among the disadvantaged population…