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Social Inclusion

Eurodiaconia’s members foster the social inclusion of vulnerable groups through their daily work. Together with our members, we’re aiming to create a Europe where everyone can thrive and live in dignity. Central to our advocacy efforts are social protection measures such as adequate minimum income schemes and access to the labour market for vulnerable groups as well as the promotion of active participation, particularly for disadvantaged groups or voices often overheard, such as young people. By addressing systematic barriers and advocating for inclusive policies, we seek to ensure that no one is left behind and promote social justice.

To know more about Eurodiaconia’s work, please contact our Policy and Membership Development Officer Annika Sparrer.

Joint Statement: Three years since the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive
Eurodiaconia, Diakonie ČCE, Diakonie Deutschland, and Kerk in Actie among 109 NGOs calling on the EU and its member states to find durable solutions
Policy Paper: Housing Exclusion
Soaring housing costs and rising homelessness demand urgent action. This paper outlines key strategies to ensure inclusive, sustainable housing solutions across Europe.
Policy Paper: Tackling In-Work Poverty across Europe
Eurodiaconia examines the root causes and consequences of in-work poverty in Europe while providing concrete recommendations to address the problem.
Eurodiaconia marks World Children’s Day
In 2023, 20 million children across the EU - nearly one in four - were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. More must be done at European and national level to address the root causes of poverty.
Statement: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2024
Eurodiaconia wants to raise awareness of the persistent and pressing issue of poverty in Europe, as 21.4% of the EU population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2023
Joint Statement: Paris 2024 Olympic Games
As the world celebrates the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Eurodiaconia and its French member, Fédération de l’entraide protestante (FEP) express deep concern over the impact of the event on the people living in precarious and vulnerable situations in Paris. 
World Youth Skills Day: Youth Employment and Inclusion Crucial
Today, as the United Nations celebrate World Youth Skills Day, Eurodiaconia stresses the importance of promoting youth education, employment, and inclusion.
Towards Eradicating Child Poverty and Supporting Families 
As we mark International Day of Families, it is crucial to underscore the pivotal role that families and strong family support systems play in the fight against child poverty.
EU ministers call for affordable and social housing 
In Liège, ministers called for a European Deal for affordable and social housing. The calls come on the back of data starkly showing the extent of rising prices in the housing sector