Emma Ursich, CEO of The Human Safety Net, took part in the initiative through her role on the Advisory Board of the European Alliance for Financial Education (FIN.e), an initiative founded by the European Investment Bank Institute, ActionAid Hellas and Aflatoun International
For The Human Safety Net, financial education is already part of its work to unlock the potential of people living in vulnerable circumstances. Across its two programmes, For Families and For Refugees, The Human Safety Net is working to strengthen financial knowledge and skills as part of a broader approach to empowering people and expanding opportunities. Financial knowledge is not an end in itself. Combined with access to opportunities, networks and practical support, it can give people more tools to make choices, plan for the future and strengthen their independence.
This is particularly important for people who face greater barriers to financial inclusion, including young people, women, migrants and other underserved groups.
Through this engagement, The Human Safety Net contributes to a growing European movement that seeks to make financial knowledge more accessible, practical and impactful, ensuring that more people have the tools to make informed decisions and participate confidently in society and the economy.