Exhibition - The ESF+ in the spotlight

To mark Europe Month, the Tarn-et-Garonne Department is hosting an exhibition at the Departmental Council building to tell the story of Europe through the people it supports, right here in our region. Behind the funding from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), there are, above all, faces, stories, and commitments. This exhibition invites you to discover these human realities through nine initiatives led by local stakeholders who are working tirelessly every day to support the most vulnerable members of our community. Associations, integration programs, and field professionals: all are working to support, train, and assist, removing obstacles and restoring hope. Thanks to ESF+ support, these initiatives come to life and create lasting transformations. By showcasing these concrete stories, the exhibition highlights what European funding truly makes possible: meaningful projects, close to the people, and rooted in the needs of the region. It reveals a tangible social Europe, built every day, in close proximity to everyone. Beyond the mechanisms themselves, a collective dynamic is emerging: that of a committed region, where local partnerships and European support combine to generate concrete solutions. This exhibition invites us to shift our perspective: to see the human element behind the funding, to understand the real impact of Europe on everyday life, and to appreciate what we are capable of building together, here in Tarn-et-Garonne.