Call for Tender: Research on Youth Work
In the framework of a European project Eurodiaconia wishes to learn more about innovative models and methods of youth work.…
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What lies behind social innovation? A new book
Caring for old persons, working with refugees or teaching children: “social innovation” is currently a hot topic–often a label. The…
SAVE THE DATE Seminar on Youth Inclusion in Madrid
Eurodiaconia is pleased to invite you to a two-day seminar to discuss challenges and options to bring social inclusion to…
Vacancy: University Lecturer in Diaconal Studies
The Protestant Theological University in Groningen (PThU) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic theologian. The PThU offers a tenure…
EESC: National Consultations on the Social Pillar
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is organising a separate consultation on the Social Pillar in order to provide…
Weekly editorial: Filling the gap
This week, Eurodiaconia has hosted its 3rd annual breakfast debate on the Social Pillar here in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting…
+++PRESS RELEASE+++ Older people needs are not a burden
PRESS RELEASE 30th September, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLDER PEOPLE NEEDS ARE NOT A BURDEN On the occasion…
Serbia: EHO launched a report on the issue of returnees
Our Serbian member Ekumenska Humanitarna Organizacija (Ecumenical Humanitarian Organisation – EHO), has launched a report on the issue of returnees…
Success Stories: EUROPE 4 ALL? A project of Diaconia Valdese for youth workers
Our Italian member Diaconia Valdese (Waldensian Diaconia) ran the project “EUROPE 4 ALL?” from 2014-2015 through an Erasmus+ grant of…
Value and dignity: A reflection by Eva Bachinger and Martin Schenk.
Do we talk about values only to stay silent about human rights? Refugees coming into Europe from beyond its borders…