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Collaboration – leads us for better result
Agnese KnabeProject coordinator
European Public Health AllianceCivic Alliance – Latvia
2-3 June, 2006, Legnica, Poland
European Public Health Alliance
1. The idea of networking
2. European Public Health Alliance – European network
2-3 June, 2006, Legnica, Poland
European Public Health Alliance
NetworksContacts and relations between people, based on confidence and solidarity, what gives social capital
Pjer Burdje (expert social capital)
Personal tool what ensures important advantages to individuals, groups, families, who has better contacts
The idea of networking
NetworkRelations and collaboration between
different persons individuals Groups Organisations
The idea of networking
Types Official Un-official Long-term Short-term
The idea of networking
Culture and values
Common aim Confidence Respect of different opinions Support Responsibilities Awareness about the aim and the
tools
The idea of networking
Motivation for collaboration
• Sense of security• Mutual benefit• Information recourse• Knowledge• New contacts (recourses)• Influence the quality of your life
The idea of networking
A network of more than 100 non governmental and not-for-profit organisations across Europe working on health and health-related issues
mission is to improve the health of European citizens and to increase their participation in EU policy-making
European Public Health Alliance
Monitor, analyse and inform Raise awarenessEngage and consultChallengeEmpowerRepresent
The role of the NGO sector
About EPHA
Information exchange Membership services Lobbying:
> EU institutions Networking:
> Other health NGOs
> Other thematic NGOs Tracking policy issues:
> Day to day analysis
> Mailings - Briefings
EPHA members
EPHA has two categories of membership: Full members
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) active in the public health sector. Full members have two votes at the Annual General Assembly
Associate members other not-for-profit organisations, professional bodies, academic institutions and local or regional authorities. Associate members have one vote at the Annual General Assembly
EPHA membership fees are based on the income of the member organisation
International networks European networks National organisations
EPHA members
EPHA members
Health advocates Disease specific patient groups Academic researchers Health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses
and pharmacists) Consumer groups Environment organisations Development organisations
Benefit for membersInformation on actual Public health issues and EU policy developments
• Monthly Newsletter• web page• members only site
Expertise on political and legal documentsAdvocacy in European levelContactsProject opportunitiesCapacity building activities
EPHA members
How does EPHA work?
Advocacy
Working groups
At present there are 5 ongoing working groups on the following subjects:
Alcohol Health care Non-conventional medicine Food and Nutrition Health and Environment Health and Enlargement Pharmaceuticals
How does EPHA work?
Policy Co-ordination Meetings
Meeting every two months in Brussels, this group is open to all EPHA members. Contributions to the meeting are also received via e-mail
Many EU policies have an impact – direct or indirect – on the health of EU citizens
15,000 to 20,000 lobbyists in Brussels and ONLY 10% are NGOs representing citizens’ interests
What is the difference between NGOs and lobbyists?
Networking and alliances are the ONLY way to make our voice heard - You are unlikely to succeed alone. Use other NGOs resources rather than “re-invent the wheel” on your own.
The role of NGOs in Brussels
European Public Health Alliance
39-41 Rue d’Arlon
B-1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 230 30 56
Fax: +32 2 233 38 80
www.epha.org
