Calls for Proposals in the fields of youth, education and employment
The European Commission has launched proposals in the field of education and employment within the Employment and Social Innovation programme,…
Our policy and advocacy work is developed from the starting point of members’ experience and expertise, shared in meetings and through virtual consultation processes. The secretariat then works with members to develop policy positions and advocacy strategies to influence the social policy processes and discussions at EU level.
At the same time we also provide members with the necessary tools to engage in social policy processes at their national level, influence European policy making and network among each other to build a strong voice.
One key method of consultation is the network meetings, which also facilitate exchange of best practices and bring together the expertise of our members, partners and external experts. These cover different social themes: marginalisation and social exclusion, Roma inclusion, healthy ageing and long-term care, employment in diaconia and faith in social care. Eurodiaconia also works on various other policy areas that are discussed at EU level. Policy topics are discussed and agreed on a yearly basis by members at the Annual General Meeting.
Common appeal to EU leaders by European Civil Society Organisations and Trade Unions
Common appeal to European leaders by European Civil Society Organisations and Trade Unions The Europe we want: Just, Sustainable,…
The European Parliament launches a study on precariousness at work
Early Today, the European Parliament published a study on the evolution of the risk of precariousness at work in EU…
Become a member of the ‘Network for Roma Social Economy’!
The recently launched SERCo project aims to address socioeconomic exclusion of Roma communities through fostering social entrepreneurship. At the moment, six countries are involved: Greece,…
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…
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…
Call for Proposals: coordination and information in the posting of workers
The European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) is calling for proposals published under “Posting of workers: enhancing…