Health, education and a decent standard of living are the key elements to ensure human development. The EU works with partners countries to support health systems and infrastructures, education policies, social protection and to reduce inequalities.
Programmes
The BRiCE Programme was set up by the EU to help 72 million children living in crisis-affected countries who are in need educational support.
The DEAR Programme supports projects that engage Europeans in global issues related to social, economic and environmental development.
Transcultura Programme seeks to harness diversity, build bridges between people and cultures of different linguistic areas, and foster the role of culture, heritage and creativity.
Latest news
The European Union remains the world’s biggest contributor of Aid for Trade, committing over €18 billion in 2021, finds the latest EU Aid for Trade Progress Report published today.
During the World Circular Economy Forum 2024, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen announced two initiatives aimed at advancing circular economy globally.
Today at the Global Gateway High-Level Event on Education in Brussels, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen launched new regional programmes boosting youth mobility and skills in Africa.
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Many women in Eastern Uganda have undergone female genital mutilation. Communication for Development Foundation Uganda advocates for ending this harmful practice. The work of the activists is supported by the Spotlight Initiative, a strategic partnership between the EU and the UN.
Activists in Mozambique are making an effort to ensure girls have the right to continue their studies to protect them from child marriage. This is done in the framework of Spotlight Initiative, a strategic partnership between the EU and the UN.
Working together as Team Europe, the EU and its Member States have been working hard to support Nigeria and its people in these difficult times.