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Caritas warns: Without digitalization there is a risk of social inequality!
On Digital Day 2025, Caritas is calling for targeted investments in the digital infrastructure of social institutions for more equal opportunities.
Caritas warns: Without digitalization there is a risk of social inequality!
Today, June 26, 2025, Caritas urgently called for investments from the special infrastructure fund for the digital equipment of social institutions. This demand comes in the context of the upcoming Digital Day 2025, which will take place on June 27th. Loud verbandsbuero.de 88% of Germans see digitalization as an opportunity, while 46% are afraid of losing technical connections.
These different perspectives illustrate the urgency of unbureaucratic access, sufficient financial resources and a high level of IT security for social institutions. Another central issue is data protection. 76% of Germans avoid digital technologies because they are concerned about how their personal data is handled. Caritas emphasizes how important digital systems are in social work, especially when dealing with sensitive data.
Necessary measures and challenges
Caritas also warns that independent welfare must not be overlooked when distributing funds from the special fund. Digitalization should not be a luxury, not even in areas such as care, daycare centers or advice. Access to digital services is crucial for social participation. A lack of digital skills and the digital divide pose major challenges, especially for older people and low-income households in rural areas.
Digitalization has a direct impact on social cohesion. Successful examples of digital inclusion that break down barriers show that access to education, advice and healthcare is necessary for everyone. Loud Springer Digital participation requires comprehensive promotion of digital skills and the expansion of the digital infrastructure. Targeted investments are essential to close the digital divide.
Conclusion: A common goal
By creating the necessary framework conditions for digital participation, including barrier-free access, IT security, training and financial resources, the goal of strengthening social cohesion through digital participation should be brought to the fore. On the occasion of Digital Day, Caritas will offer a live stream entitled “DFA Partner Talk: Digital Health” to raise awareness of these important topics and promote discussion about them.