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
Eurodiaconia is a federation of organisations, institutions and churches providing social and health services and education on a Christian value base in over 20 European countries.
Diaconia ECCB, Czech Republic
Diaconia ECCB was established by the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren in 1989. Our mission is to provide social, medical and educational support and care to people who because of their age, illness or other difficult life situation, find it difficult to manage without the help of others. More than 1 500 employees are working in 33 centers and eight special schools all over the Czech Republic. More than a 1000 volunteers are working in short-term or long-term programmes.
In 2009 our services were used by:
Our policy is to treat everyone equally regardless of their religious, ethnic, or political affiliation or sexual orientation.
We respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each person.
For more information about our organisation, please visit our website: http://www.diakoniecce.cz/
Eurodiaconia’s policy work covers Poverty and Social Exclusion, Social and Health Care Services and Ensuring a Social Europe.
Capacity building
One of Eurodiaconia’s aims is to build the capacity of its members to influence policy at EU and national level.
Eurodiaconia is an active member of various organisations and values highly its formal and informal partnerships.
Useful links to organisations and institutions in the social field
14 September: Board Meeting, Brussels
30 September: Ecumenical Conference on Poverty, Brussels
13-14 October: Social Inclusion Working Group, Social Services Working Group, Brussels
21 October: Kick off Seminar EYV2011, Brussels
29/11 - 1/12: Study Visit for Eurodiaconia members at Diakonisches Werk der EKD, Germany
15/12: Seminar on Community Involvement methodology and practice, Brussel
16/12: Meeting Education Network, Brussels
28 October: CrossReach International Dementia Conference
20-23 October: ECG Seminar on practice based learning in ecumenical social and economical action, Vilnius
23–25 September: European Conference on Diaconia against Poverty and Social Exclusion in Heidelberg
3 - 6 August: EDYN seminar on active citizenship and volunteering
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Christmas Greetings from Eurodiaconia! 14 December 2009 Right now, all eyes are on Copenhagen where the world’s leaders will meet to try and mitigate the impact of climate change on the world. One of the concerns there is the impact climate change has on the poorest in the world, particularly in the majority world of the South. It is heartening to see poverty being brought to the fore in this debate, and we wait to see if any real progress will be made. But it reminds me that in all we do, whether it be re-regulating the economy, developing new methods of industrial production or redeveloping cities, we must think of the impact that this may have on those who live in the most desperate need, who live with uncertainty about their livelihoods, homes and families. Each action we take has an impact – and often it is those who are at the margins of society who suffer the most. 2010 is the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion and there is much talk about the political legacy of this year. We do need to ensure that approaches to combat poverty and social exclusion are mainstreamed into other policy areas – such as environmental concerns and economic growth. Eurodiaconia will be calling for this in the European Commissions’ Europe 2020 consultation. But perhaps we have to also think about our personal response and legacy. Can we, as individuals, express our own concerns about poverty and exclusion and show the role of diaconia in caring and empowering those at the margins of our society? Can we “love our neighbours as ourselves” and show the compassion of Christ for those who suffer the most? As we take some holidays over the Christmas and New Year period it is a chance to reflect and think about how we can show this – both in our organisations and as individuals – and enter 2010 with a renewed commitment to fighting poverty and social exclusion and with the image of the Christ Child, born in poverty, yet the salt and light of the world. May you and your families have every blessing this Christmas time! Eurodiaconia Secretary General Heather Roy Please note that the Eurodiaconia secretariat in Brussels will be closed starting 21 December 2009 and reopen on 4 January 2010. |
2010 has been designated by the European Union as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Its primary goal is to raise awareness of and renew political engagement to combat poverty and social exclusion in Europe.
A wide range of organisations and individuals will be involved in the year. Activities will take place throughout Europe and include information campaigns, cultural events, conferences, studies and publications. Visit www.2010againstpoverty.eu to learn more about the year's goals and activities.
Eurodiaconia is a member of EY 2010 NGO Coalition, a coalition of European NGO networks which has come together for 2010 to ensure an active participation of social NGOs in the year and to advocate for a strong political legacy from the year. To know more about the coalition please go on www.endpoverty.eu.
Eurodiaconia member organisations involved in the year and their planned activities
Eurodiaconia's plans for European-level activities
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