1. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Tackling Social Exclusion by examining, testing and improving service quality

2. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Unit combating poverty April 2009 Cooperation between the City of Ghent and the Public Social Welfare Centre Link with local social policy

3. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Focus is on: – Involvement of the target group – Screening of own policy and procedures – Access to culture, sports and youth work – Week against poverty – European year 2010 – Data collection

4. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Involvement of the target group Support and Dialogue -Covenants on dialogue with organisations of people experiencing poverty -Providing in basic needs (food, clothing) -Shelter for home- and roofless people Consultation Participation

5. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Screening of own Policy and Procedures City of Ghent and Public Social Welfare Centre Working group In advance Accessibility: removing as many obstacles as possible

6. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Acces to Culture, Sports and Youth Work Cooperation between the City of Ghent, the Public Social Welfare Centre and social organisations Stimulating the participation Different actions: – Reducing the financial barrier – Projects

7. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Week against Poverty October 17th, World day to overcome extreme poverty To raise awareness Stimulating initiatives

8. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) European Year 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion Belgian Presidency Eurocities Report on Poverty United Nations Millenium Development Goals

9. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Facts and figures on poverty and social exclusion Demography Income Groups that are hard to register Inequality in education, health and housing Foodparcels

10. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Facts and figures on poverty and social exclusion Demography Singles Single parents Ethnic minorities

11. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Facts and figures on poverty and social exclusion Income 1 / 5th of the population has an income < 10.000€ / year (2005) 18,5 / 1000 persons live on welfare (2008)

12. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Facts and figures on poverty and social exclusion Groups that are hard to register Migrants without documents Home- and rooflessness

13. The document reflects the author's views. The INTERREG IVA 2Seas Programme Authorities are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Investing in your future Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) Facts and figures on poverty and social exclusion Inequality in education, health and housing 15% of births in in underprivileged families (2007) ¼ of the students has at least a 1 year delay in the 5th year of primary school (2008-2009) 11,3% social housing (2007) Foodparcels: +15 % (2008)