Weekly Editorial: The Gift of Waiting
This Sunday 3rd December will see the beginning of Advent 2017 and the approach to Christmas. For many, this will come as…
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.
We also collect the news of our members that are relevant to be shared at a European level.
Furthermore, you will find key information related to EU social policy developments broadcast by our partners and European media.
Our partner EASPD calls on the EU for a Social Infrastructure Agenda
Earlier this week, our partner the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) launched its latest report titled:…
Guide released on fundraising in Europe for civil society organisations
The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) has recently published extensive research on fundraising regulation detailing patterns and best practices…
Helsinki Deaconess Institute launches Christmas campaign to stop youth exclusion
Our member in Finland, the Helsinki Deaconess Institute (Helsingin Diakonissalaitos), has launched its Christmas campaign which calls to stop the…
Public consultation on setting up European Labour Authority and European Social Security Number
Commission launches public consultation on a European Labour Authority, as well as a European Social Security Number. The European Commission has…
New Eurodiaconia Guidelines on Anti-Gypsyism
Anti-Gypsyism is increasingly recognised as a key obstacle to the sustainable inclusion of Roma in society. Its historical roots run…
Hungarian Interchurch Aid launches its largest Iraqi aid program
Our member in Hungary, Hungarian Interchurch Aid (Ökumenikus Segélyszervezet) has increased its aid program in Iraq by opening a center…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Standing up for social stability and care
This week, along with colleagues in Social Services Europe, we launched a report on Recruitment and Retention in the social…
Diaconia Valdese inaugurates new DIY solidarity-store in Florence
Early this month, our Italian member Diaconia Valdese, in cooperation with the Municipality of Campi Bisenzio, and the home improvement…
SSE publishes new report and recommendations on Recruitment & Retention in Social Services
On the 22nd of November, our partner Social Service Europe presented a new report on Recruitment & Retention in Social Services at…