Diaconia in a time of inequality: Sigtuna Statement on Theology, Tax and Social Protection
Representatives of 25 churches and ecumenical organizations including Eurodiaconia gathered in Sigtuna, Sweden from 11-13 January 2017 to explore the…
Eurodiaconia is active in multiple policy areas related to the fight against poverty and social exclusion in Europe and to the promotion of social and health care services to foster social cohesion. In this section, you will find our main news.
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Out now the report of our “labour market integration of young migrants” conference
On the 3rd of May, Eurodiaconia, along with its partner organisation PICUM, organised a conference on ‘improving the labour market…
Kirkkopalvelut organizes interfaith peace walk in Turku
This Friday 19th May, our member in Finland, Kirkkopalvelut (Church Services Association), is organizing a peace walk in the…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Voices heard, actions seen
Facilitating the engagement of our members in European social policy processes is essential if such policy is going to have…
EAPN and EPSU release new leaflet on energy poverty
Nearly 11% of the European Union’s population faces a situation of energy poverty. They are not able to adequately heat…
“Serving from the Margins”: Report from The Free Churches on engagement with education
The Free Churches Group has released a report describing potential areas of action and collaboration between congregations and faith based…
Keeping the deaconess St Luke’s Foundation alive: an interview with Project Coordinator Rebekka Fischer-Nielsen
To learn more about how the deaconess organisation is being kept alive despite a decline within the Sisterhood, we have…
+++PRESS RELEASE+++ Pillar of Social Rights needs Civil Society for Implementation
PRESS RELEASE 9th May, 2017| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS NEEDS CIVIL SOCIETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Tracking inclusion and integration
How are young migrants supported to enter and to stay in the labour market? That was the question posed by…
Mental Health: Addressing Challenges Through Better Services and Inclusion
From 26 to 27 April 2017, Eurodiaconia held a two-day conference in Glasgow to discuss existing challenges associated with mental…