Emmaus Europe

Taking Action With Emmaüs 

Food is a Human Right for All European Citizens

Emmaus Europe has joined the European Citizens’ Initiative “Food is a Human Right for All!”. The signature collection has officially opened on 7 January.
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If you believe in the right to have quality food accessible to all. Sign now and share our official petition to the European Commission (ECI)

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Healing Trauma: Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney’s Pioneering Women’s Project

According to a study carried out by Fobbed Off, in 2021 60% of homeless adults living in temporary accommodation in England were women.
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Fewer goods do us good: how can we tackle overproduction?

Overproduction has been a crucial issue for Emmaus groups in Europe for several years. Donation points are overflowing, while textile quality, in particular, has dropped drastically, jeopardising the solidarity-based reuse model that we promote and having a devastating effect on the environment and human rights.
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Bénévoles d’Emmaüs Åland portant les tshirts sérigraphiés “All you need is less” à l'occasion de la campagne contre la surproduction

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Launch of the Ad Hoc Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

The eradication of poverty is a political choice. In response to the European Commission’s announcement of the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, due for early 2026, Emmaus Europe and a diverse group of civil society organisations have come together to demand for ambition, coherence and action.
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