Understanding racism and discrimination in healthcare Why do people behave the way they do? That question has fascinated scientists for decades, from biologists to sociologists. They are not on opposite sides of an argument. They simply study behaviour from different perspectives. Biologists focus on genes, the brain, and evolution, while sociologists look at the impact […]
Arda Temena. Researcher in health data analytics, bioinformatics, and science policy, based in Istanbul, Turkey. Trained in medical genetics and computational biology, I have spent more than five years working as a bioinformatician, contributing to research and routine diagnosis in precision medicine. Over time, my interest in data expanded from genomes to the people, […]
PhD researcher at Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing (and Erasmus University Rotterdam and Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute) My name is Lara Fizaine and I joined ENIEC in 2024, just in time for the annual meeting in Nijmegen. I am currently in the last year of my PhD on the topic of diversity policies and […]
Researcher and social policy specialist from the Dominican Republic, based in Belgium I became a member of ENIEC in 2024 and it has been both a joy and great privilege to join such a diverse, interdisciplinary community committed to enhancing care and support for older persons from ethnic minorities and migration backgrounds in Europe. Attending […]
Coloured Wisdom in BrusselsBrussels is a city with a relatively young population, yet it is also home to around 165,000 older adults. The older population of Brussels forms a particularly diverse community, with differences in socioeconomic background, nationality, origin, educational level, sexual orientation, and more. Compared to the rest of Belgium, this group stands out […]
Text by: Siiri Jaakson When I was first invited to join the Alzheimer Europe expert team to work on specific issues related to dementia in ethnic minority groups, we were featured at the AE conference in only one small session. At that time, we were just beginning: we had to explain why the perspective of […]
During the winter, members of our sports group in Espoo reminisced about their childhood hobbies. That is how the topic of swimming came up. Back then, swimming pools were rare, and in small towns and villages, there were none at all. Children learned to swim on their own, in rivers and lakes during the summer. […]
In March 2011, ENIEC held its Annual Meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden. A total of 65 members attended, a record number. The Swedish organising committee hosted an interactive event that included both a first evaluation since ENIEC’s establishment and an exchange of ideas about the network’s future. Naturally, there were also inspiring presentations and field visits […]
CERV is an EU funding programme that aims to promote and protect the EU’s common values and fundamental rights guaranteed by international instruments. The funding programme aims to support civil society organisations operating at local, regional and national level in the EU Member States. Funding can also be applied for by authorities, higher education institutions […]
Supporting informal care families with immigrant background in Finland Hello, I’m Tuulikki Hakala from Finland! I work for an NGO that supports informal care families with immigrant backgrounds through our initiative called “Omaisneuvo.” I began this work in February 2016, and by 2026, I will have dedicated ten years to this cause. I’m grateful for […]
