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The proposal involves two-part support, with $ 50 million allocated to organizations working with the growing need for humanitarian action as a result of the crisis, for example, through efforts for the homeless, the undocumented and the socially disadvantaged.
The remaining 50 million goes to help older people who may have suffered social isolation due to the virus. It can be outreach activities, help with digital meetings or grocery shopping.
– Without the participation of civil society, our society would be much weaker. By providing more support and recognizing the important role of civil society, we are convinced that we will face this crisis and, above all, we will be able to strengthen Sweden, Isabella Lövin said during a press conference on Tuesday.
“100 million will not be enough”
Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, secretary general of the National Organization for Well-Being Based Ideas, Famna, says the support package is appreciated but it will not be enough.
– Famna, Forum and Giva Sverige have carried out an analysis, in which we have calculated the additional costs and what it means for civil society, and we reached 1,100 million. We welcome the government making a proposal aimed at civil society, but $ 100 million will not be enough, says Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, Famna’s secretary general, adding.
– The above packages have been business focused and do not always work for non-profit and idea-based organizations.
Support for the transition also to civil society.
At the press conference, the Minister of Culture and Democracy, Amanda Lind (MP), also clarified that not only companies should have the right to what has already been presented helps conversion. Civil society organizations are entitled to restructuring aid under the same conditions as companies.
– The government’s intention is that the F tax requirement does not apply to non-profit organizations that are fully or partially exempt from tax liability, says Amanda Lind.
