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In line with the aim of linking its members to serve for solidarity and justice, Eurodiaconia intends to bridge the gap between the concrete reality of its members' experience in the area of poverty and social exclusion and EU policies.
To do so, Eurodiaconia
- monitors EU policies and strategies in the area of poverty and social exclusion
- takes part in the consultation and participation mechanisms at EU level
- advocates on EU policies, drawing on its members' experience and expertise
- equips its members to take part in the process at national level
- networks with Institutions, NGOs, to share ideas and good practices
Eurodiaconia is currently concentrating its work on the follow-up of the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy's objective of inclusive growth, and the process of the European Platform against poverty. It also works on specific issues such as the impact of the financial and economic crisis, financial inclusion and over-indebtedness, homelessness, child and family poverty, and other issues of interest to its members.
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To know more about Eurodiaconia's work on Social Exclusion and Poverty, please contact Clotilde at
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Eurodiaconia speaks about poverty at interfaith youth event |
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12 September 2012
Eurodiaconia was recently invited to speak about poverty and social injustice in Europe at an interfaith youth conference organised by the EYCE (Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe) and FEMYSO (Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations). The event entitled “Acting Together to Overcome Poverty! Young people address social injustice through interreligious cooperation” was a weeklong training course held in Paris and was aimed at young people (aged 18-30) from various religious communities, both active youth leaders and young people from socially disadvantaged groups.
Catherine Mallet from the Eurodiaonia secretariat spoke about the various definitions of poverty that exist, and Eurodiaconia's definition which includes social exclusion, isolation and spriritual poverty. Giving some statistics about poverty and unemployment in Europe, she explained that growing inequality between the rich and the poor was a major factor in growing poverty and social exclusion in Europe. She also spoke about the the transnational face of poverty and the growing phenomenon of overindebtedness in Europe. |
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Participate in the documentary on the spirit level: why more equal societies do better |
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The book the Spirit Level by researchers Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett (2009) argues that there is a clear correlation between inequalities in society and indicators of well-being such as trust, illness, obesity etc. and that therefore high levels of inequalities do not only affect the most vulnerable, but societies as a whole. "The relationships between inequality, poor health and social problems are too strong to be attributable to chance" the authors write.
The book will now be made into a film and the team working on this project is looking for organisations who might be interested to take part in the film, bringing to life the issues dealt with in the book. If you are interested or would like more information, you can contact
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More information on the film project here
More information on the book here
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Eurodiaconia speaks at Red Cross workshop on food aid |
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10th July 2012
Last week Eurodiaconia was invited to participate to the Red Cross EU office workshop on Food Aid and Social Aid. This workshop gathered representatives from the Red Cross EU office and national offices from all over Europe (Bulgaria, Finland, France, Latvia, Romania and Spain), a representative from the European Commission and a representative from Eurodiaconia. Participants exchanged about the challenges of Food Aid provision today and in the perspective of the reform of the programme. They also spoke of the essential cooperation taking place between Diaconia and the Red Cross at national level. Eurodiaconia will keep working with the EU Red Cross Office on the future of the EU Food Aid programme which is a joint challenge for members of both organisations across Europe.
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Eurodiaconia speaks on child poverty |
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2 July 2012
Eurodiaconia recently spoke at an event hosted by Caritas Europa entitled “Tackling Child Poverty – Good Practice Shaping Policy”. The main aim of the event was to launch the Caritas 10 Pack Recommendations on Child Poverty in preparation for the European Commission’s Recommendation on child poverty which should be adopted by end of the year. Other speakers include Rosemary Keenan from Westminster’s Catholic Children’s Society, Unicef, MEP Jean Lambert and a representative from the Cypriot Presidency who hope the recommendation on child poverty to pass through the council at the end of the year. Along with a few other European Networks, we were asked “What does civil society believe the EU must do to effectively tackle child poverty?” Eurodiaconia stressed the need for the Commission to effectively monitor the implementation of the active inclusion strategy, as well as the need for an integrated polices which address housing, education, health and employment. We also highlighted the need to integrate children with a migrant background as well as Roma children and the need to break intergenerational cycles of poverty. EAPN underlined the need for participation, empowerment as well as adequate income, access to quality work and affordable services. To read the event blog see here
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Poverty is not a crime, it’s a scandal. |
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2nd July 2012
 Eurodiaconia just joined the “Poverty is not a crime” campaign. This campaign is calling on local, national and European networks to fight against the criminalization and the penalization of homeless people and people living in poverty.
Launched by FEANTSA and Housing Rights Watch in June 2012, this campaign brings together European networks including ATD Quart Monde, Cartias Europa, Dynamo International, European Public Health Alliance, and the International Federation of Social Workers along with local organisations across the EU.
In these times of economic crisis and harsh austerity measures, more and more people are finding it difficult to make ends meet. At the same time, many cities are restricting access to public spaces, making begging illegal, and in the case of Hungary, making it illegal to be homeless.
Fining and charging people does not solve the causes of poverty; it does not create more homes. In fact, it is more expensive to bring people into the criminal justice system than it is to ensure that there is enough affordable and appropriate accommodation.
The Poverty is Not a Crime campaign will raise awareness about the criminalization of homelessness and poverty and call on local and national governments to reverse, repeal and prevent the passage of laws and regulations that criminalize homeless people and the poor.
Visit www.povertyisnotacrime.org to find out more information.
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Twitter: #povertyisnotacrime @rightohousing
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