The Salvation Army EU addresses the Indonesian Women’s Association on anti-human trafficking
In February, our member The Salvation Army EU Affairs Office had the privileged to be invited to address the Indonesian…
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Helsinki Deaconess Institute publishes new booklet on its 150th anniversary
This year, our member in Finland Helsingin Diakonissalaitos (Helsinki Deaconess Institute) turns 150. To mark the occasion the Institute has published…
Weekly editorial from our Secretary General: Action to combat violence against women
Action to combat violence against women As in most years, the European Commission has adopted a theme for 2017 – a…
New opinion on the role of civil society organisations in tackling poverty
Yesterday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) issued an opinion on the effectiveness and future of the European Social Fund…
Social Platform builds the case for investing in services
Our partner the Social Platform has produced new resources to show that investing in high quality health, housing, social, employment…
Eurodiaconia makes its voice heard in EU debate on social investment
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, poverty has risen and inequality has increased across Europe. In spite of the…
This year is Helsingin Diakonissalaitos’ 150th anniversary!
Our Finnish member Helsingin Diakonissalaitos (Helsinki Deaconess Institute) celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The Deaconess Institute is one of…
Multiple Calls for Proposals within Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme
The European Commission has launched multiple Calls for Proposals for 4-Year Framework Partnership Agreements to support European networks as part…
Opportunities with Diakonia Polska for youth volunteering in the UK
Yesterday, on 8th March, our member in Poland, Diakonia Polska (Diaconia Poland) announced opportunities for young people to participate in…
VID Specialized University offers up to 3 PhD positions in Norway
VID Specialized University has recently published up to three vacant PhD positions on the following thematic field: «Welfare as an…