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Susana Marinho & Mónica Babo
Susana Marinho - Coordinator of the Maia Volunteer Centre and Mónica Babo - Member of the Maia Volunteer Centre
Author's articles
Volunteering as the Invisible Engine of Social Cohesion in Europe
Reflection on how volunteering sustains local communities, builds trust, and acts as social glue in times of polarization.
Latest opinions
In a humanitarian emergency, it is necessary to listen to communities, respect their dignity and trust the organisations that know the territory and work on the ground.
As governments around the world increase their investments in humanitarian assistance, they are recognising a simple reality: today's crises are becoming more frequent, more complex, and more interconnected.
"Not necessarily a space with swings and goals, but places where you don't have to produce, compete, buy or demonstrate anything. A bench in the square. A library. A neighborhood association."
