Sweden’s Inflation Crisis Causes Surge in Food Insecurity and Strains Social Services
In a recent interview with Expressen, Jonas Wihlstrand, Secretary General of our member the Swedish City Missions, discusses the impact of…
Let’s take care of our mental health: Slezská Diakonie Campaign.
Taking care of our mental health is essential for leading a fulfilling and happy life. However, many of us struggle…
EKD and Diakonie Deutschland: against social indifference and for more cohesion through the #warmthwinter campaign.
Joint press release by Diakonie Germany and the Evangelical Church in Germany Diakonie and church take stock: against social indifference…
Finding happiness and purpose through the VAMOS programme
On the 20th of March, the International Day of Happiness takes place which recognizes happiness and well-being as universal goals…
Adoption of Resolution on adequate Minimum Income to strengthen Minimum Income Schemes in the EU
On 15 March, 2023, the European Parliament plenary adopted a resolution on adequate minimum income to modernise and strengthen national…
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…
World Council of Churches (WCC) and ACT Alliance publication on ecumenical Diakonia now available in German
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Action by Churches Together (ACT) have released a major publication on ecumenical Diakonia,…
New Report: Alternative Models of Financing Social Services
Social services ensure that people enjoy their human and social rights and live in dignity. They respond to the needs…
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…