Pandemic, energy price explosion and Ukraine war: More and more people are severely affected by debt
65 percent of debt counselling centres in Germany are reporting an increase in demand for counselling and support compared with…
Our members, which provide social and health care services and advocate social justice, witness the situations of people facing poverty and social exclusion in Europe. Read their news!
European Social Network and Eurodiaconia: Joint Proposals on the Future of Social Services
Social services are a fundamental part of social protection systems across the EU and play a key role in improving…
The Temporary Protection Directive one year on: NGOs call for states to redouble their efforts
Brussel, 9 March 2022 On 4 March 2022, in the spirit of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Council…
Slezská Diakonie working towards making the right to Mental Health for all a reality
Slezská Diakonie presents its project “Together in uniqueness and social inclusion” funded by European Social Fund (Support of Activities and…
Freedom Focus: Finding Freedom Through Healing
Dutch Reverends develop a trauma healing course for migrant women. An interview with Reverend Esther van Schie. Reverend Esther van…
New Report: Eurodiaconia and the European Year of Youth.
Eurodiaconia publishes the Report: Eurodiaconia and the European Year of Youth. The past years and months have been challenging for…
European Commission releases assessment of Member States’ national plans under the Roma Strategic Framework
The European Commission released their assessment of the National Roma Strategic Frameworks (NRSFs) on January 9th, 2023. Member States, EU…
Our member Living Hope NGO reflects back on 2022: waiting for the war to end
“Nobody – really nobody – thought that 2022 would bring so much change, suffering, pain and hopelessness. What we have…
Our member Diakonie Germany calls for more help for over-indebted seniors.
Federal Consumer Protection Minister Steffi Lemke presents a funding check for 1,370,000 euros for a multi-year project to improve social…
Our member Helsinki Deaconess Institute speaks at WHO event on youth empowerment and Covid-19
On the 15th of December, Valentine Vihonen spoke at an event of the WHO on ‘Engaging with religious leaders, faith-based…