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...
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A new national report has put hard numbers behind what many municipalities already know: Denmark is heading toward a serious shortage of social and healthcare workers (SOSU). By 2035, the country could be missing nearly 24,000 workers in this essential sector — a gap that could impact everything from elder care to in-home support services.This isn’t a distant future problem. The pressure is already...
Image: Jakob Lindmark Frier fra Digital Hub Denmark sætter ord på rapporten Exit Interviews, der stiller skarpt på de udenlandske medarbejdere, der har forladt Danmark. Source: Alt for mange talenter forlader Danmark – men hvorfor egentlig? ------------- I’ve been spending time with a report lately.Not skimming it. Actually reading it slowly.It’s built on exit interviews with...
How ALVIWO Supports the Philippines–Denmark Labour Agreement: A Human-Centered Approach to Migration
A Historic Deal — And a Shared ResponsibilityIn December 2025, Denmark and the Philippines signed a landmark agreement to recruit and train Filipino health and care professionals to help meet Denmark’s growing workforce needs — particularly in elder care.The agreement focuses on ethical recruitment, fair employment, and structured pre-departure training. It marks a new chapter in international...
Image from: Denmark eyes Filipino caregivers to boost its elderly care programBig news for Filipino professionals dreaming of a future in Denmark — and for Danish institutions in need of qualified, caring talent.In a landmark step toward stronger international collaboration, Denmark and the Philippines have officially signed a bilateral labor agreement, focusing on the recruitment of Filipino healthcare...
If you tell people you’re thinking of moving to Denmark, there’s one thing you’ll almost always hear:“Taxes are really high there.”And yes — that part is true.Taxes in Denmark are high.But what people rarely explain is what daily life actually feels like once you’re living here and paying those taxes.Because it’s not just about money taken from your salary. It’s about what you stop...