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
Thursday, September 09, 2010
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Who we are “Diakonia” is Greek for “service”. In the biblical tradition "diaconia" is service for and with people in need.
Eurodiaconia is an ecumenical federation of churches, non-statutory welfare organizations and NGOs in Europe operating at national and international level. Our members are rooted in Christian faith within the traditions of the Reformation as well as in the Anglican and Orthodox traditions. We network diaconal and social work institutions and church communities and co-operate with civil society partners and work for quality of life in a social Europe. We also further renewed theological thinking about diaconia. We engage in learning processes, exchanging knowledge and service among our members across national and confessional boundaries. Eurodiaconia has its office in Brussels. It represents European ecumenical co-operation between the diaconal structures and activities in many Churches and church-related organisations in both Eastern and Western Europe. To contact us:Eurodiaconia
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This website has been created with the support of the European Commission, but does not necessarily express its views. Eurodiaconia is a registered aisbl in Belgium located at Rue Joseph II, 166, B-1000 Brussels. Photos on this site are designed to illustrate our events. If you believe a photo should not be published on this site contact office@eurodiaconia.org and we will remove it. |