The recent news about the Danish government’s plans to recruit healthcare workers from the Philippines and India has sparked strong reactions — from politicians, care professionals, and the public. Concerns about language, quality of care, and integration are valid and deserve serious attention.
At ALVIWO, we want to clarify our role in this conversation.
We are not a political platform. We don’t take sides in party debates or advocate for specific government policies. Instead, we focus on what we do best:
Helping people — wherever they come from — get the support they need to live and work with dignity in Denmark.
The Reality on the Ground
The shortage of social and healthcare workers in Denmark is real. Municipalities across the country are already struggling to fill essential positions in eldercare, and the projections show that the gap will only grow in the coming years. For many, recruiting internationally feels like a necessary — though challenging — step forward.
But this brings real concerns:
• Will language and communication barriers affect care quality?
• Will new arrivals feel properly welcomed and prepared?
• How do we ensure trust between caregivers, patients, and families?
These are fair questions. And we believe the answers lie in how we support people before and after they arrive.
Our Approach: Bridge, Not Bias
If care workers from abroad do come to Denmark, they deserve to be set up for success. That’s where ALVIWO comes in.
We’re not here to manage recruitment. We’re here to make sure those who arrive are:
• Informed – with access to practical information in clear, simple language
• Connected – to communities, housing, and local resources
• Empowered – through guidance on daily life, culture, and communication
• Included – not just as workers, but as people contributing to a shared society
At the same time, we care deeply about the quality of eldercare and the experience of patients and families. We believe that cultural understanding and strong onboarding can help ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and cared for — both the caregiver and the one receiving care.
A Call for Collaboration, Not Division
This isn’t just a political issue — it’s a human one. It’s about how we welcome people. How we communicate. How we adapt to new realities while holding on to what matters: dignity, quality, and trust.
We believe this can be done with care. But it requires effort. It requires listening. And it requires systems that work — not just policies on paper.
ALVIWO will continue to:
• Provide accessible resources for newcomers
• Support international workers and their families as they settle in
• Offer practical, non-political help to municipalities and communities navigating this change
Final Thoughts
Whether you support or question the government’s approach to international recruitment, one thing is clear: people need support — and they need it now.
At ALVIWO, we’re not here to debate decisions. We’re here to stand beside the people affected by them.
Because in the end, what strengthens communities isn’t division. It’s connection.
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