Welcome to the ESF portal of the Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Family of the State of Brandenburg.

The ESF is the main financial instrument of the European Union (EU) to improve the living conditions of people in Europe and to increase employment and economic growth. It is used for support measures in education, employment and social inclusion and contributes to strengthening social cohesion.

On these web pages you can get information on the operational areas of the ESF in the Federal State of Brandenburg, on the legal base, practical examples, contacts and implementation procedures. Moreover, you will find information on other ongoing EU funding programmes.

The authority in charge of the ESF in the Federal State of Brandenburg is the Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs, Women and Family (MASF). Other ministries of Brandenburg are also involved in the implementation of the ESF with their own funding programmes:

• Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MBJS)
• Ministry for Science, Research and Culture (MWFK)
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Agriculture (MIL)
• Ministry of the Environment, Health and Consumer Protection (MUGV)
• Ministry of Justice (MDJ)

An English version of this website will soon be available.

Downloads:
- Invest in People – Strengthen Regions (Faltblatt November 2010)-
- Against Poverty and Social Exclusion (Faltblatt November 2010)-