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17/02/2022
ESF+ project in Italy helps housing project for homeless
An housing scheme, co-funded by the European Social Fund, provided a permanent home for vulnerable people in the Municipality of Trieste. This project is called ‘Housing First’ because it treats housing as the start (rather than the end) point in the journey out of homelessness. It was awarded the Ending Homelessness Award which is given to outstanding projects that aim to reintegrate homeless people into society.
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14/02/2022
ESF+: Euronews highlights how European funds are set to transform Spain’s economy
The latest episode of the Real Economy magazine from Euronews is devoted to Europe's Recovery and Resilience Facility, with a focus on the social aspects of the recovery plan in Spain, worth EUR 69,5 billion. This represents the biggest public investment plan in the country's recent history.
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08/02/2022
ESF+ project in Belgium helps companies to improve cybersecurity
Flemish companies suffered several cyber-attacks in less than two years, which motivated them to look for a long-term solution. That’s why the Cybersecurity4SME project, led by the Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (Howest) and co-funded by the European Social Fund, aims at improving cyber-defence mechanisms in small and medium-sized enterprises.
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01/02/2022
ESF+ project in Hungary helps unemployed people to find work and self-esteem
The project, funded by the European Social Fund, is targeted at people from Roma communities – particularly women – who face social prejudice and labour market discrimination. Delivered in 66 employment sites across the country, the project provides training for two roles: child and youth inspector; and social care provider and nurse. By helping people into work, the project also strengthens participants' sense of social inclusion.
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26/01/2022
ESF+ project in Denmark prevents early school leaving
At VUC Storstrøm on Zealand, an educational institution in Denmark, teachers and tutors have been given a new digital tool to help prevent early school leaving. Co-funded by the European Social Fund, the app makes it possible to ask for help anonymously and contribute to improving inclusion.
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21/01/2022
ESF+ project in Portugal helps reducing the rate of early school leaving
A dual certification courses scheme, funded by the European Social Fund, has helped to considerably reduce the rate of early school leaving in Portugal, which stood at 18.9 % at the beginning of 2014. By the end of 2020, it was 8.9 % – already below the 10 % goal defined by European and national targets set to be achieved in 2023.
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06/01/2022
Inspiring examples of alleviating poverty - thanks to EU funding
A compendium of more than 20 case studies provides insights into projects supported by the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD), showing how the fund is a lifeline for people experiencing serious material deprivation and social isolation.
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18/11/2021
ESF+ project in Croatia succeed in supporting special education students
A Croatian scheme, funded by ESF +, is going beyond expectations to ensure all children find equal opportunities in public schools.
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08/11/2021
Commissioner Schmit visit to Bratislava highlights Europe's key role in tackling homelessness
As part of a high-profile visit to Slovakia, Commissioner Nicholas Schmit visited a shelter for homeless persons established by DePaul, highlighting how the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Fund European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) can make a real difference for individuals suffering from deprivation and social exclusion.
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09/06/2021
Green light for ESF+ from European Parliament and Council
The European Parliament gave the final approval for the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Regulation, worth €99.3 billion (in current prices), at its plenary session on Tuesday, 8 June 2021.