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2nd Marginalisation and Social Exclusion Network meeting |
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23 July 2012
From the 25 - 26th of October, Eurodiaconia is organising its 2nd Marginalisation and Social Exclusion Network of the year. This time we will focus on intra-EU migration and destitution. Over the last few months, a number of Member States have raised the issue concerning EU citizens who have exercised their right to free movement and found themselves destitute in the host country. Whilst numerous EU citizens have made use of their right to free movement and have successfully built up a new life abroad, there is evidence that for some the journey into a better life abroad has been less successful, and for whom mobility has become a poverty trap. Furthermore these EU citizens have been hit hard by the economic and financial crisis which has reduced their access to the labour market. As services for homeless are put under pressure, we ask; what rights do these EU citizens have? What is the correct and effective response as diaconia? What should the EU’s role in addressing this issue be? What should governments be doing at national level?
Members of Eurodiaconia who are working with migrants or who are working to promote the inclusion of EU migrants and their rights are encouraged to attend this meeting which is an open meeting and not restricted to those who have attended previous meetings.
You can download the letter of invitation here and the draft programme here . Members can register online here. Please register before the 14th of September.
If you would like to request financial support for your accommodation and/or travel, please read the reimbursement rules beforehand. |
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Communications in Diaconia |
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11 July 2012
On the 25th of June, the PR and Communications Network organised a conference call to discuss communication developments within Diaconia. The new media strategy of Eurodiaconia was presented and members were informed how to actively be part of this new strategy by being able to send media initiatives around the PR and Communications group, have it added to the weekly e-news and when appropriate write a joint press release and have it sent to journalists covering European social news. Members were encouraged to circulate Eurodiaconia's media initiatives as well when this was felt to be appropriate. The group was encouraged to work together and strengthen each other's PR initiatives by informing each other about key PR opportunities.
Members also had the opportunity to give their feedback on the online member and network pages and this feedback will be used to further develop these pages and enhance the profile of our members and the networking between them as well as giving them a practical platform on which they can continue to work together in between their face-to-face meetings.
Finally, members were encouraged to participate in the Eurodiaconia Award which will focus on active ageing through social inclusion. By taking part in it, members can promote their project at EU level and share best practices. A high-level conference is planned on the 4th of December where we will discuss social exclusion of older people, present the Eurodiaconia award and show the photo exhibition ‘Diaconia breaking barriers: valuing the participation of older people to society’. Members interested in entering for the award can find out more about it here or they can contact Laura (
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The next PR and Communications meeting will be held in the beginning of the autumn. If you are a member or a member of a member and would like to take part in this meeting, please contact Aisling (
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CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION and Award presentation: ACTIVE AGEING THROUGH SOCIAL INCLUSION |
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5 - 6 December, Brussels
Purpose of meeting:
In the context of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012 this conference is aimed at highlighting the problem of social exclusion and isolation of the elderly as barriers to active ageing, living a life in dignity. Projects and policy responses to overcome these barriers will be shared.
Objectives and Programme:
The three “pillars” of active ageing in the European Year 2012 are to create age friendly working environments, support older people’s participation in society and promote independent living. Intergenerational Solidarity is seen as a theme running through all areas. Isolation and exclusion can be found in all these areas of life. Projects presented and discussed will be those submitted for the Eurodiaconia Award 2012, which will focus on services tackling isolation of older people in the three areas, and through fostering solidarity between generations. Policy responses will also be presented for discussion, based on input from the Eurodiaconia Healthy Ageing and Elderly Care Network and outside speakers. An evening reception will be around an exhibition of photos from Eurodiaconia members depicting positive images of the inclusion of older people in society and the community.
Who can Attend?
The meeting in the Parliament is open to all interested parties, on registration. The following day a half day meeting for members will take place. Eurodiaconia members involved in service provision and advocacy for older people are especially encouraged to attend.
How does this fit into the strategic plan 2011 – 2013?
Goal 1: Develop and enable membership engagement and partnerships, both internally and externally, that develop praxis and extend resources and Goal 2: Create a network of competence to impact relevant social policies at national and European level.
What planned follow up is there?
The meeting will identify areas where Eurodiaconia work could be further developed. The photo exhibition will be displayed in other venues in Brussels and all the projects and services submitted for the Award and other examples of good practice will be publicized in a brochure.
Financial Information:
Limited financial support is available for this event and therefore financial support will only be allocated to Eurodiaconia member participants coming from the Organisation/s that receive the Eurodiaconia Award, or from Central or Eastern Europe or minority church diaconia. Applications for financial support should be made when registering for participation in the meeting. However, no tickets etc. should be booked until the staff member responsible for the event has confirmed if financial support will be given. Financial support will only be given to one representative of eligible member organizations.
How to Apply:
A more detailed invitation and registration information will follow later in the year.
Any Special Information:
Entries for the award will be submitted and evaluated by an independent panel in advance. Information on how to submit a project or service for the Eurodiaconia Award will be sent to members on the 2nd April. The Award recipient will be informed by the 1st October. More information on the process for submitting photos for the exhibition will be sent to members in February. |
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People in Diaconia Network |
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20 - 21 November, Brussels
Purpose of the Network:
To provide a forum for reflection on a variety of issues relating to topics of employment and volunteering in diaconia. The 2012 meeting will only focus on employment issues including the topic of recruitment and value based training for employees in diaconia.
Objectives and Content of the Network:
• To provide a platform for members working in the field of human resources in diaconal organizations. The topic of recruitment of care workers as well as value based training for care and health workers will be discussed.
• To brainstorm possible future topics for discussion and areas for work for the network such as a staff exchange project.
• To discuss potential Eurodiaconia actions to take, in terms of advocacy at EU level or activities with members in these areas.
• To identify issues relating to employment in diaconia for further co-operation in 2013.
Who can Attend?
The network is open to practitioners interested in topics relating to employment, training, human resource management. Participants are expected to have a good understanding issues relating to human resources and people working in diaconia.
How does this fit into the strategic plan 2011 – 2013?
The network is specifically linked to Goal 1: Develop and enable membership engagement and partnerships, both internally and externally, that develop praxis and extend resources.
What planned follow up is there?
This network will physically meet once a year. However, it is intended to continue exchange through an email based platform and via our new online network paged where documents etc. can be shared.
Financial Information:
Limited Financial Support is available for this event and therefore financial support will only be allocated to participants coming from either Central or Eastern Europe or from minority church diaconia. Applications for financial support should be made when registering for participation in the meeting. However, no tickets etc. should be booked until the staff member responsible for the event has confirmed if financial support will be given.
Financial support will only be given to one representative of eligible member organizations.
How to Apply:
A more detailed invitation will be sent at the latest six weeks before the meeting. The invitation will be circulated through the weekly e-news and will also be on the Eurodiaconia website www.eurodiaconia.org |
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Round Table Discussion on Active Ageing: challenges for the care sector |
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18 December, Brussels
Purpose of meeting:
In the context of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012 this meeting will aim to highlight certain challenges for the care sector in ensuring active ageing, such as in relation to employment and developing forms of care provision, then to present responses to those challenges from diaconal organizations.
Objectives and Programme:
The meeting will be co-organized with Diakonisches Werk der EKD Brussels office so there will be in part a focus on German diaconal organizations’ responses but other Eurodiaconia members will also be asked to present. The meeting will aim to showcase diaconal organizations expertise and also invite responses on how the European Union can help tackle problems raised. Presentations from diaconal organizations will be followed by reactions from external panelists. A German MEP active on issues related to ageing will participate. The meeting will be around two hours long, preceded by lunch.
Who can Attend?
In addition to invited speakers the meeting is open to other members who would have contributions to make on the discussions. Other relevant Brussels-based organizations and representatives from EU institutions will be invited to attend.
How does this fit into the strategic plan 2011 – 2013?
Goal 1: Develop and enable membership engagement and partnerships, both internally and externally, that develop praxis and extend resources and Goal 2: Create a network of competence to impact relevant social policies at national and European level.
What planned follow up is there?
Issues raised by members will be followed up with the relevant people at EU level in the framework of Eurodiaconia’s advocacy work.
Financial Information:
Speakers’ participation will be funded but no financial support is available for other members.
How to Apply:
More information on specific topics to be addressed and registration procedures will follow later in the year. |
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