Newsletter 2 - CARE: Social Death Awareness

Spotlight on Social Death Awareness: Building Connections and Resilience

The CARE Baseline Mapping Report, released in October 2024, sheds light on an often-overlooked phenomenon: social death—a state where individuals feel disconnected from their roles, communities, and a sense of belonging. The report, based on a survey of 148 respondents from Latvia, Cyprus, and Slovenia, highlights critical gaps in awareness and knowledge about this pressing issue and calls for collective action to promote connection and well-being.

Key Findings:

• Awareness Gap: Over 64% of respondents were unfamiliar with the term "social death," indicating a lack of understanding about the causes, symptoms, and impacts of social isolation.

  
  

64% of the responders were unaware of what is social death

• Hope for Prevention: 95% of participants believe social death is preventable, showcasing optimism and a willingness to address  the issue.

  
  

• Shared Responsibility: 70%

  identified preventing social death as a community effort rather than a personal burden.

  Emphasizing the need for  societal action.

  
  

• Knowledge Gap: Despite optimism, many respondents lacked awareness of practical strategies to combat social death, underscoring the importance of education and outreach.

The Path Forward: CARE’s Mission

To address these challenges,

the CARE project is spearheading an awareness campaign to:

• Educate Communities: Disseminate knowledge about social death, including its symptoms, impacts, and causes.

  
  

• Promote Intervention: Equip educators, employers, and community leaders with tools to identify and reduce risks of social death.

  
  

• Foster Inclusion: Develop resources and campaigns in multiple languages to make information accessible to all.

  
  

• Build Resilience: Encourage collaboration between adult educators, learners, employees, and SMEs to create environments that value empathy and connection.