Eurodiaconia links diaconal actors to examine social needs, develop ideas and influence policies impacting Poverty and Social Exclusion, Social and Health Care Services and the Future of Social Europe.
Eurodiaconia also provides a platform for transnational networking and best practice sharing.
As the leading network for diaconal work in Europe, we look to develop dialogue and partnership between members and influence and engage with the wider society. We do this to enable inclusion, care and empowerment of the most vulnerable and excluded and ensure dignity for all.
We aim to see a positive social change in Europe through:
Praxis, enabling membership engagement and partnerships
Advocacy, creating a network of competence to impact policies at European and national level
Identity and values, supporting the development of approaches and thinking on Diaconia in Europe today
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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Ecumenical conference and exhibition in the European Parliament In the framework of the European year for combating poverty and social exclusion, Eurodiaconia is co-organising a conference with CEC, Comece and Caritas Europa, bringing together Members of the European Parliament, representatives of the other European institutions and representatives of the different churches, of Caritas and Diaconia from all European countries. It will provide a unique opportunity to exchange experiences in the combat against poverty and social exclusion and to foster the cooperation between the European institutions and the churches, Caritas and Diaconia. The draft agenda is available here . This will also be an occasion for our four organisations to launch our common recommendations on poverty and social exclusion to the European Union and its Member States. The conference will close on the opening of an exhibition of the work of Christian actors across Europe in tackling poverty and social exclusion. We are therefore delighted to invite you to join us for this high-level conference to take place on Thursday 30th September from 2.30pm to 5.30pm in the European parliament in Brussels. Combating poverty and social exclusion is an essential element of our Christian faith. Still today, churches in Europe, Caritas and Diaconia are the biggest non-state providers of social services in the EU. They are based at grassroots level, close to the people and very often the places to go for those who are falling through the safety nets of the social protection systems. In so doing, churches and diaconal organisations are bridge-builders for a socially cohesive society for all. We therefore believe our voice is worth listening to. Please register as soon as possible (and before 13th September) by sending the registration form available here to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Important: A limited number of travel and accommodation grants will be available for Eurodiaconia members wishing to participate. If you would like to apply for financial support, please tick the relevant box in the registration form and wait for our confirmation before booking your plane tickets. |
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