Social inclusion
With strong economic conditions in Denmark, more people are in work than ever before, but there are still a substantial number of people who remain disconnected from education and employment. This exclusion weakens social cohesion and prevents individuals from accessing opportunities that could improve their wellbeing and long term prospects.
Education leads to improved employment opportunities, but the Danish system for now has been too inflexible and non-inclusive to follow the development of the youth generations.
With several governmental initiatives and reforms and economic prosperity, too many people remain disconnected. The employment system and local public services have been characterised by bureaucracy, a lack of meaningful support, and insufficient coordination between actors, why the new employment reform has i.e. removed the criteria for a job center and citizens’ needs now outweigh procedural requirements.
The programme links to the Foundation’s philanthropic focus on Social Inclusion, grounded in the belief in the fundamental value of communities and the ambition to create pathways into inclusive and uplifting communities for those who feel excluded. It builds on the heritage of Grundfos as an inclusive workplace dating back to 1968, when the company pioneered flex workshops to create equal employment opportunities for marginalised people.
What we support
The programme aims to invest in following strategic tracks:
- Supportive employment efforts for people living in vulnerable positions, with particular attention to long‑term unemployment and marginalised groups, taking Central Jutland as the point of departure.
- Enhancing social communities for students in vocational education institutions (EUD) in Central Jutland – across education and workplace.
- Including, invest in social approaches to strengthen youth well being and unlock their potential for employment and educational opportunities.
