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Eurodiaconia marks World Refugee Day 2025
Seeking asylum is a right. Protecting those forced to flee war, violence, or persecution is a legal responsibility under International and European Law.
Eurodiaconia marks Europe Day 2025
Eurodiaconia and its members are building a more resilient, inclusive Europe amid today’s social and humanitarian challenges
Policy Paper: Energy Poverty in Europe 
Energy poverty is a critical issue across Europe, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups
Latest Funding News: Future of EU Funding, Opportunities for Project Partnership
The European Commission unveils its plans in shaping EU's long-term budget, including an emphasis on defense spending and two Eurodiaconia members are looking for partners to develop projects on migrant inclusion and support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence and domestic violence
Joint Statement: Three years since the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive
Eurodiaconia, Diakonie ČCE, Diakonie Deutschland, and Kerk in Actie among 109 NGOs calling on the EU and its member states to find durable solutions
STATEMENT: Solidarity and long-term solutions for all displaced refugees from Ukraine
Three years on: Eurodiaconia calls for continued solidarity and long-term solutions for all displaced refugees from Ukraine
New €148 million EU humanitarian aid package for Ukraine
€148 million in new funding will continue to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine and Moldova.
Eurodiaconia visit to the Hungarian Interchurch Aid
Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) is one of Hungary's largest and most recognized charity organization, with impactful works in humanitarian needs, working with Roma communities and Ukrainian refugees.
Eurodiaconia marks World Children’s Day
In 2023, 20 million children across the EU - nearly one in four - were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. More must be done at European and national level to address the root causes of poverty.
Eurodiaconia welcomes Fida International and Khachmeruk Educational Consulting Center 
Eurodiaconia is delighted to welcome our new members, Fida International from Finland and Khachmeruk Educational Consulting Center from Armenia.
Statement: Extreme Flooding in Central Europe
Eurodiaconia expresses its deepest solidarity with the people and communities affected by the severe flooding in Central Europe, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary. Our thoughts and prayers are with our members there and those who are affected.
Mental Health Inclusion
European Election 2024
Three New EU Calls for Proposals – Green Upskilling, EU4Health Psychosocial Services, and Needs of Cities & Communities
This project will select up to 60 participants to obtain financial support for training sessions and advisory services to enable the adoption of greener and more sustainable practices of Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) and Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs) based in EU countries. It is managed by the European Network of Social Integration Enterprises (ENSIE). 
World Youth Skills Day: Youth Employment and Inclusion Crucial
Today, as the United Nations celebrate World Youth Skills Day, Eurodiaconia stresses the importance of promoting youth education, employment, and inclusion.
Updates on the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Commission, and Council news
On 16 July, Ministers took stock of the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).  
5 New Funding Opportunities – EEA, Government Funding
The fund aims at capacity building through knowledge transfer and sharing, in particular from EU CEI Member States to non-EU CEI Member States, and at exchanging experiences and good practices among all CEI Member States by favouring mobility and networking.
June: European Funding News and Upcoming Members Training
On 24 June 2024, the European Commission issued its semi-annual funding plan for the period July and end-December 2024.
World Refugee Day 2024
At Eurodiaconia, we emphasize that seeking asylum is a fundamental human right deserving respect and protection.
Evangelical Diakonia in Slovakia Supports 2300 Ukrainian Refugees 
Since the beginning of the invasion more than two years ago, the team of the Evangelical Diakonia has been providing vital support to Ukrainian refugees.
Four Calls for proposals for funding activities for Ukraine
Strategic Grants support project addressing annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group.
Eurodiaconia Funding News 31/05/2024
Five EU Funding Calls; Energy Poverty, SKI.F.T, Integration of Victims of Human Trafficking, HORIZON, EU-Innovative Actions
In recent years, European households have continued to spend an increasing share of income on energy, leading to higher rates of energy poverty and negatively affecting living conditions, well-being, and health.
April’s Funding News from Eurodiaconia
Private foundations and other funding opportunities
Diakonia Polska welcomes Eurodiaconia
Diakonia Kościoła Ewangelicko-Augsburskiego w RP (Diakonia Polska), welcomed Eurodiaconia for an insightful two-days study visit on the 11th and 12th of April 2024.
International Women’s Day at Eurodiaconia
Eurodiaconia is calling to focus policy work on women facing intersectional inequalities, specifically migrant women
The European Council adopts revised MFF to tackle emerging challenges
Among the key allocations from the revised MFF package is €50 billion for the Ukraine Facility
Four calls for proposals available under The European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe
International activities are international meetings of young people or youth leaders in Europe which contribute to the work of the youth sector of the Council of Europe in topic, methodology and with a clear European dimension.
The European Commission Launches 2024 Call for Proposals under Erasmus+ with Increased Budget and Sustainability Focus  
On November 28, 2023, the European Commission announced the commencement of the 2024 call for proposals under Erasmus+, the European Union's flagship programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport across Europe.
Calls for proposals available under the Erasmus+ programme
The first call is titled “Partnerships for Cooperation – Cooperation Partnerships in the fields of Education and Training submitted by European NGOs” (ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PCOOP-ENGO).
2024 EU Budget signed into law
MEPs drive mid-term revision to bolster 2024 EU budget for crisis response
MEPs Boost 2024 EU Budget to Tackle Fallout from Russia’s Aggression, Support SMEs, Youth, and Research
A call for proposals available under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme (CERV)
Planting Seeds of Hope in Uncertain Time
The European Parliament Advances Proposals for Strengthening EU Finances Amidst Global Challenges
NextGenerationEU: Commission releases report on Recovery and Resilience Facility implementation
Private Foundations Calls for Proposals
The European Commission proposes mid-term revision of the EU budget to address unforeseen challenges
The Council agrees on Prudent Position on the 2024 EU Draft Budget
Join us for the 2nd Conference on the State of the Social European Union by Eurodiaconia!
Two new proposals under the EU4HEALTH programme
The European Parliament comments on proposed increase of the EU’s long-term budget
EU revenue: the European Parliament adopted a resolution
Private Foundations 30/05/2023
Discussion Roundtable: Food aid & cost of living crisis in Europe
Private Foundations
Budget 2024: Council agrees on its guidelines for the establishment of next year’s EU budget
Erasmus+ 2023: Commission increases annual budget
EEA Funds and Norway Grants ongoing call for Poland
Let’s take care of our mental health: Slezská Diakonie Campaign.
Pandemic, energy price explosion and war in Ukraine
European Social Network and Eurodiaconia: Joint Proposals on the Future of Social Services
The Temporary Protection Directive One Year On
The Temporary Protection Directive allowed millions of refugees from Ukraine immediate and collective access to protection.
New Report: Alternative Models of Financing Social Services
New Report: Eurodiaconia and the European Year of Youth. 
Rising cost of living: Pressing worry for 93% of Europeans
Five calls for proposals are available under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
How the energy and cost-of-living crises increase the risk of depression
Member States’ national plans under the Roma Strategic Framework
Eurodiaconia welcomes the commitment of Member States to further develop integrated policy measures and dedicate funding towards the full equality, inclusion, and participation of Roma throughout Europe.
Our member Living Hope NGO reflects back on 2022: waiting for the war to end
Equal protection for all seeking safety in the EU: Eurodiaconia’s statement on International Migrants Day
Eurodiaconia calls for equal protection of all refugees and asylum seekers, in both policy and practice, by the EU institutions and by Member States.
Private Foundations new calls for proposals
The Council of Europe launches five types of grants
Caritas Europa and Eurodiaconia issue Stark warning on Europe’s cost-of-living crisis
New Webinar: Autumn Package – What Are the Next Steps?
Reception and Integration of Refugees from Ukraine: The Voice of Social Service Providers
Eurodiaconia released our report today on the reception and integration of refugees from Ukraine highlighting the perspective of non-profit social service providers.
The Evangelische Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung wins the “Good Samaritan 2022” award
The European Parliament has an additional €1.05 billion for the EU budget 2023
The Council and the Parliament reach an agreement on an EU budget for 2023
Commission proposes a support package of up to €18 billion for Ukraine for 2023
The EEA and NORWAY Grants Calls for Proposals
Eurodiaconia participates in 7th Annual Migration Forum
7th Annual Migration Forum in Brussels had a theme on youth inclusion. Several migrant youth organisations attended.
Eurodiaconia attends 15th European Platform for Roma Inclusion
Eurodiaconia’s Migration Network Meeting
This year our Migration Network Meeting, an annual gathering of Eurodiaconia's members working on integration of migrants and refugees, was held in Madrid.
Eurodiaconia’s Conference on the State of the Social European Union
EU ANTI-TRAFFICKING DAY
Trafficking is a crime that is a grave violation of human rights and a violent practice of organised crime that deprives vulnerable groups of their human dignity.
Eurodiaconia co-signs an open letter calling for structural solutions for the cost of living crisis.
European Commission raises a further €11 billion for NextGenerationEU and to support Ukraine.
The Committee on Budgets adopted their position on the 2023 EU budget.
Eurodiaconia members at the frontline of the response to the Ukrainian crisis
NextGenerationEU: raised a further €12 billion for Europe’s recovery
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine: European Commission proposes second €5 billion tranche
New call for proposal for Romania under the EEA And NORWAY Grants
Regional Call for Proposals in Ukraine
First tranche of the new €1 billion macro-financial assistance for Ukraine disbursed by the European Commission
FAST-CARE: Council adopts negotiating mandate on further help for refugees from Ukraine
Ukraine: the European Parliament approved the EU aid package to help member states welcome refugees
The European Parliament approved a reinforcement of EU migration programmes to help member states deal with urgent migration.
Council Adopts Conclusions on the EU’s Strategy on the Rights of the Child
World Refugee Day 2022
Negotiations are ongoing on EU budget for 2023
Eurofund publishes report “Living and Working in Europe 2021”
European Parliament’s Resolution to Mitigate the Social and Economic Impacts of the War on Ukraine
Eurodiaconia Annual General Meeting 2022 Declaration
non-EU External Donors update
The European Commission launched new call for proposal on mental health support for Ukrainian displaced people
Technical Support Instrument Annual Conference
Ukraine: the European Commission made available the pre-financing budget from REACT-EU to Member States welcoming refugees
Child Guarantee National Action Plans Webinar
European Parliament’s Resolution to Protect Children & Young People Fleeing War
The Parliament adopts budget priorities for 2023
Technical Support Instrument to support Member States welcoming refugees from Ukraine
REACT-EU supports Member States welcoming refugees fleeing Ukraine
Cohesion funds to support people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Eurodiaconia Calls on All Members States to Urgently Submit their Child Guarantee National Action Plans
Eurodiaconia calls for peace in Ukraine and support for those displaced