Investing in Social

People are Europe's most valuable asset. Investing in people can help Europe tackle a wide range of societal challenges, and future proof Europe's labour markets.

"Our financing helps empower the marginalised, helps skill our workforce and helps give value to our culture."

Social impact, skills and human capital is one of our Public Policy Goals (PPGs), which - since 2020 - are guiding EIF's activity. Our efforts in support of EU priorities take the form of thematic interventions with clear policy targets. 

A successful financial ecosystem invests in its people.

In 2025, the EIF committed €0.7bn to social impact, skills and human capital, helping build a more inclusive European economy that creates opportunities across regions and communities. From access to finance and skills development to affordable housing, diversity, and Europe’s cultural and creative sectors, our work continued to strengthen the foundations for shared prosperity.

Read the full Annual Report to explore the EIF’s impact on social inclusion and human capital in 2025.

The EIF supports the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in measuring international efforts to end world poverty, protect the planet and ensure that everyone can enjoy peace and prosperity. The EIF's PPGs can be mapped against the SDGs, in order to clearly understand how the EIF's thematic efforts contribute to the wider global effort under the UN.

This side image shows which SDGs this PPG covers.