Social funding in danger: Caritas director warns of cuts!

Social funding in danger: Caritas director warns of cuts!

In the midst of financial passports and federal savings measures, Innsbruck Caritas Director Elisabeth Rathgeb has addressed clear words to politics. The recent demand from the State Councilor Mario Gerber gave an impetus to "tidy up" in social funding, which triggered great resentment. Rathgeb, who has been a deputy director of Caritas since September 1, 2020, made it clear that such savings would particularly affect the weakest in society. "Who is meant specifically?" She questioned whether, for example, minimum pensioners or single parents should suffer from the austerity measures. "These people have no lobby-they need our support," warned Rathgeb in a press release, such as the kathpress reported.

The Caritas director also emphasized that social subsidies not only serve to secure the livelihood of the needy, but also have positive economic effects. "Every euro invested in social funding is also an indirect business development," said Rathgeb. The money goes back to the domestic economic cycles, for example through rental payments or the purchase of food. This is particularly important in the current economic situation, since Corona pandemic has plunged many citizens into financial difficulties. In addition, Rathgeb will use her new tasks in the post-corona phase to continue Caritas in Innsbruck and to deal with the challenges sensibly, as she emphasized in her new office.

Elisabeth Rathgeb, who had previously worked in the educational and pastoral area for years, brings extensive experience into her role. Your commitment reflects your commitment to support the needy and the request for political leadership, social justice during the upcoming austerity measures. Strong social networks and a careful planned social budget are crucial for the stability of the community, according to their urgent appeal to politics.