Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Looking wider, planning further
A 2015 article in TIME magazine argued that isolation and loneliness could be the next big public health issue. The research…
Diakonie Kosova showcases its training opportunities
This past week, our member in Kosovo, Diakonie Kosova (Kosovo Diaconia) has been showcasing its past, present and future training opportunities.…
Become a member of the ‘Network for Roma Social Economy’!
The recently launched SERCo project aims to address socioeconomic exclusion of Roma communities through fostering social entrepreneurship. At the moment, six countries are involved: Greece,…
The Salvation Army EU addresses the Indonesian Women’s Association on anti-human trafficking
In February, our member The Salvation Army EU Affairs Office had the privileged to be invited to address the Indonesian…
Helsinki Deaconess Institute publishes new booklet on its 150th anniversary
This year, our member in Finland Helsingin Diakonissalaitos (Helsinki Deaconess Institute) turns 150. To mark the occasion the Institute has published…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Action to combat violence against women
Action to combat violence against women As in most years, the European Commission has adopted a theme for 2017 – a…
New opinion on the role of civil society organisations in tackling poverty
Yesterday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) issued an opinion on the effectiveness and future of the European Social Fund…
Social Platform builds the case for investing in services
Our partner the Social Platform has produced new resources to show that investing in high quality health, housing, social, employment…
Eurodiaconia makes its voice heard in EU debate on social investment
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, poverty has risen and inequality has increased across Europe. In spite of the…
This year is Helsingin Diakonissalaitos’ 150th anniversary!
Our Finnish member Helsingin Diakonissalaitos (Helsinki Deaconess Institute) celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The Deaconess Institute is one of…