Publication
“S’appauvrir”, the new documentary about poverty in Belgium following the coronavirus crisis, directed by Yves Dorme
As the result of the coronavirus crisis, poverty rates are increasing. According to the Statbel data, the Belgian statistical office, in 2020, more than 2 million Belgians are facing poverty or social exclusion. We know three indicators of poverty in the framework of the European policy: low income, severe material
Happy children – Safe future: discover charities contributing to children’s welfare
We celebrate the International Children’s Day on 20th November since 1945, bringing forward some important issues about child welfare. Child abuse, forced labour, poverty, limited or no access to education, this list can be very long. We are not 20th November today, but it seems to be important to speak
5 examples of free (or almost free) digital marketing tools for non-profit organizations
Digital Marketing offers a great number of possibilities for non-profit organisations. However, the usage of some digital tools may require additional skills and financial means that are out of the reach for many non-profit organisations. Luckily, there are plenty digital tools which remain free and easy to navigate. We would
International Women’s Day: our way to support women in Belgium
Happy Women’s Day! Happy Women’s Day ! This year, we celedrate International Women’s Day with a global campaign #ChooseToChallenge. This campaign reminds us that all together, and each of us, individually, we are responsible for our actions and our behaviour. Each individual has the responsability to question and challenge him(her)self
White Paper Covid-19: Catherine Tricot acts as a spokesperson for charity organizations
The recent Barometer of Associations 2020 carried out on the initiative of the King Baudouin Foundation, draws up an alarming report for the voluntary sector: 49% of non-profit organisations have seen their financial situation deteriorate over the last 12 months (compared with 19% in 2018) and 95% believe that this
In Brussels, approximately 40% of children are poor.
In the article below, the Brussels authorDaniel Soil, reports on the inequality faced by each child. UFB supports actions to fight this poverty. And in order to bounce back, you probably need to be given a significant boost. This is what United Fund for Belgium is all about. What can