Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: The real measurement of change
Given all the focus this week on Brexit and the future of the European Union we could all be forgiven…
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.
The European Social Network released report on social services workforce in Europe
Our partner the European Social Network (ESN) has just released the report “Investing in the social services workforce”, which provides…
FEP signed memorandum of agreement with French Ministry of Home Affairs on humanitarian corridors
On the 14th of March, our member organisation in France, La Fédération de l’Entraide Protestante-FEP (Federation of Protestant Mutual Aid) signed a…
Opportunity to support the Reformed Diocese of Transylvania’s Írisz Ház
Our member in Romania, Episcopal Reformata Din Ardeal (Reformed Diocese of Transylvania), is increasing its activities at its home for people with…
+++JOINT PRESS RELEASE The future of Europe needs more social investment+++
PRESS RELEASE 29th March, 2017| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE FUTURE OF EUROPE NEEDS MORE SOCIAL INVESTMENT Social…
FEANTSA report shows alarming trends on homelessness
On March 21, our partner the European Federation of National Organizations Working with the Homeless-FEANTSA and the Foundation Abbé Pierre…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: #TheEuropeWeWant
On the 25th of March, exactly 60 years after the signing of the Rome Treaties, the 27 EU heads of…
Apply for FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2017
To mark sixty years of the European Social Fund (ESF), our partner FEANTSA will be presenting gold, silver and bronze…
Terttu Pohjolainen nominated new Kaiserswerther General Conference President
Early this week, the Finnish deaconess Terttu Pohjolainen has been nominated as new Kaiserswerther General Conference President. Mrs. Pohjolainen brings…
Kerk in Actie offers grants for food security projects
Our member in the Netherlands, Kerk in Actie (Church in Action) is developing a new initiative in 2017 concerned with…