Solidarity
Poverty, social exclusion, isolation, unequal access to culture and essential resources… Despite the many initiatives aimed at helping others, part of the population continues to face difficulties that undermine everyday life and distance people from collective life. At a time when social needs are growing and charities and community organisations often lack resources, how can we strengthen solidarity and develop new ways to tackle inequality?
Why invest time and money in Danish welfare?
When there is a quantitative economist as Head of Strategy in any company, it’s arguably a good sign for investors; when that company deals directly in social impact, they can be sure that not only is their money in safe hands, it’s also doing good.
Share of the population of the European Union at risk of poverty or social exclusion, 2025
In Europe, more than one in five people is at risk of poverty or social exclusion
This rate translates to 92.7 million people in the EU. A slight decrease from the previous year: the rate was 21.0% in 2024.
Territories
How can villages, towns and neighbourhoods stay alive for the people who live there?
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Why Facilitate Donations?
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Why Make Culture Accessible to Everyone?
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Why Measure Social Value Better?
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Why Measuring Social Impact is More Urgent Than Ever?
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Why a Helping Hand Can Change Life Trajectories?
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Why Fashion Can Become a Tool for Self-Confidence?
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Urban Housing: How to Recreate Social Bonds Through Shared Living?
Victor Augais is the founder of La Casa, a shared living model present in several French cities, aimed at rethinking housing to recreate social bonds.
Why Mutual Support Can Change Life Paths?
Christelle Katanga created Les Speakeuses, an association that brings women together to share experiences and support each other, both professionally and personally, in France and internationally.
Why Do We Need a Bridge Between Society and the Private Sector?
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Why Cooking Helps Us Connect with Others
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Why Measuring Impact Enables Social Innovation?
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Why invest time and money in Danish welfare?
When there is a quantitative economist as Head of Strategy in any company, it’s arguably a good sign for investors; when that company deals directly in social impact, they can be sure that not only is their money in safe hands, it’s also doing good.
Why should public welfare be supplied by a private company?
Carelink Group is optimising outcomes for vulnerable people in Denmark, and they’re doing it in a sort of partnership with the Danish welfare state.
Why Make Your Company a Shelter?
Kinda Garman is the General Director of Les Bureaux du Cœur, an association that allows people in precarious situations to be housed in a company's office at night and on weekends.
Why Investing in Others is the Key to Living Together?
Simon Houriez is the director of the association Signes de Sens, which reflects on inclusion and diversity through the topic of disability.
Why do public service providers take advice from a charity?
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Why Bringing Joy Can Also Mean Solidarity?
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Why Face-to-Face Engagement is the Best Way to Raise Awareness?
Jonathan Jeremiasz has been a committed entrepreneur in the social and solidarity economy for over 20 years, particularly in the field of face-to-face citizen mobilization, which involves supporting citizens in taking concrete action for a cause of public interest.
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