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News - 24 February 2021

The importance of networks for positive change

“Liberté, égalité, fraternité!” is a slogan that resonates as strongly today as it did back in 1789 when it was first uttered in revolutionary France.  It certainly resonated with me…
News - 4 December 2020

Social Economy Europe publishes “Social Economy for the full inclusion of people with disabilities”

Social Economy Europe has published a guide “Social Economy for the full inclusion of people with disabilities” offering examples of best practices that demonstrate how social…
News - 3 December 2020

Making events accessible is a journey, not a goal

Since COVID-19 hit the world in March 2020, the topic of accessible events and gatherings is more important than ever. Most conferences and meetings of all kinds have been re-invented…
News - 30 November 2020

European Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference 2020

The European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference is an annual event hosted by the European Commission (DG EMPL), in partnership with…
Press Release - 25 November 2020

Press release: New publication shares best practices in organising accessible events

View the publication Brussels, 25 November 2020 – Today the European Foundation Centre (EFC) launched a new publication featuring eight case studies by European foundations, who…
News - 23 November 2020

How Do They Do It? EFC Members Share Good Practice on Organising Accessible Events (2020)

News - 22 October 2020

European Commission seeks feedback on disability rights strategy roadmap for 2021-30

The European Commission has shared its disability rights strategy roadmap for 2021-30 as its seeks feedback for the further development and fine tuning of the initiative.
News - 12 October 2020

EFC Disability Thematic Network Annual Disability Funders’ Forum 2020

Register The EFC Disability Thematic Network will hold its Annual Disability Funders’ Forum 2020 online on 25-26 November, offering an opportunity for members of…
News - 2 September 2020

EFC Disability Thematic Network Webinar – Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on disability services

Register now The EFC Disability Thematic Network will hold a webinar “Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on disability services” on 29 September,…
News - 29 June 2020

That we are living through difficult times is clear for all to see

We are facing the most serious socio-economic and health crisis of recent times, as the UN has pointed out in its report “Shared responsibility, global solidarity:…