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FEAD country fiche - The Netherlands (2018 version available)

Overview

The objective of the operational programme in the Netherlands is to reduce the social exclusion of elderly people with a low disposable income.

The Netherlands believes that participation in paid work is the fastest way out of poverty and leads to social inclusion. However this does not serve groups such as pensioners who are no longer able to participate.

The operational programme aims to support elderly people directly, by raising awareness among the target group of what local support is available. The operational programme also aims to reinforce the target group’s social network and enhance the basic skills of those who feel socially excluded. The programme ensures the most deprived persons are monitored by support organisations or municipalities. Activities such as shared cultural activities and the organisation of short training courses are financed by the FEAD.

Managing Authority

Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment

Agency SZW

Rijnstraat 50 

2515 XP Den Haag

Tel: +31 (0)70 315 20 00

Website: http://www.agentschapszw.nl/subsidies-en-regelingen/efmb-europees-fonds-voor-meest-behoeftigen