Middle East, North Africa and Europe
Belgium ranks 14 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). CARE International’s representation office in Brussels was founded in December 2013 and strives to ensure that CARE’s expertise and advocacy priorities are represented in European Union (EU) institutions, while supporting our programs to access EU funding opportunities.
CARE International representation office in Brussels was founded in December 2013. CARE International EU strives to ensure that CARE's expertise and advocacy priorities are represented in European Union (EU) institutions.
The office works closely with EU Member states, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), the European External Action Service (EEAS) the European Commission (EC), the International Cooperation and Development department (DEVCO), and the Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO).
CARE's engagement with EU institutions is both bilateral and through informal and formal NGO coalitions and networks, based on common advocacy objectives. CARE International is a member of CONCORD (European NGO confederation for relief and development), VOICE (Network representing European NGOs working in Emergencies), and a partner of Crisis Action.
In addition to its advocacy work, the CI EU office also supports other parts of the CARE confederation on EC funding opportunities, grant compliance, EC contract management and audit preparedness.
On the occasion of the European Development Days (EDD) and World Environment Day, CARE International, CIDSE, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, ACT Alliance EU, WWF and GenderCC-Women for Climate Justice urge the European Union to step up its ambition in climate action.
Brussels ( 8 October 2015) – The European Union and its Member States must urgently scale up their responses to the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe as winter approaches before more lives get lost, five major humanitarian organizations said today.
Refugee crisis needs increased and prolonged response both in Europe and in Syria’s neighboring countries. Severe funding shortfalls for humanitarian assistance in the region contribute to Syrians leaving for Europe.
Today a major international donor conference is taking place in Brussels to plan the rebuilding of Ebola hit countries. Having just recently returned from Sierra Leone and Liberia, I would like to share my reflection on how the impact of the crisis is affecting women and girls. Quite a crucial aspect, and a gender transformative approach should inform donor commitment in Brussels this Tuesday.
Since the 1940s, we have worked with our partners to respond to humanitarian emergencies and provide lasting solutions to poverty and social injustices.
