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Goal 1: Members have worked in partnership or through wider exchange to learn and develop new or existing

social care practices and increase resources

PROJECT 1 – Fundraising Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017

✓ Increased resources that enable more participation by members and long term security for the organization

✓ Members have more expertise and confidence in sourcing funding and work together in doing so

Triennial Objectives

• 100% Members have access to resources that build their fundraising capacity

• 50% of members increase their capacity for fundraising/fund development work

• 50% of Members attribute in part their increased success in fundraising to support from Eurodiaconia

• 20% of Members increase number of applications to EU funding sources

Triennial Indicators – European Level ✓ No. of members claiming to have strengthened fundraising

capacity ✓ % increase in number of EU funding applications by members ✓ % of successful EU funding applications by members ✓ % of members who positively evaluate the funding support given

by Eurodiaconia

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Continued to equip members with the knowledge to identify EU funding programmes relevant to them and to apply for EU funding - Increased the number of uses of our funding toolkit by 20% compared to 2016 - Increased the number of subscribers to the funding newsletter by 25% compared to 2016 - Participated in or led 3 projects that bring in revenue to the general budget - Contributed to debates around the future funding of NGO’s from EU sources

Activity Activity Indicators

Ongoing and updated information on EU funding and other funding possibilities on the website, via the newsletter, and direct contact with members on current developments

Information distributed in Enews Updated website Monthly Newsletter Alerts on Calls for Proposals

Develop a knowledge network of Foundations and others who could support Eurodiaconia and our members work. Meet with foundations to present Eurodiaconia and our work. Add knowledge to newly developed database.

Number of Meetings Applications to Foundations Entries in database

Update existing Briefings on ESIF, Horizon2020 etc. Publish at least three briefings

Follow the initial discussions on the forthcoming Multi Annual Financial Framework, in particular funding for Civil Society/social policies (ESIF/E@SI etc.)

Tracking of discussions in the institutions Work with other partners to promote funding for civil society

Follow the implementation of the European Fund for Strategic Investments and how it is/could be used for social infrastructure. Provide an update to

Tracking of discussions

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members.

Continuous make over, update and promotion Funding Toolkit Make over and update Tool Kit and increase usage of members by 20%

Provide training to 2 members on EU funding – offering a national training to each

Number of trainings held Participant feedback

Administer successful projects from 2016 and apply for three additional project as lead or supporting partner.

Project report on current projects. Number of applications submitted Number of applications successful Amount of additional funding received

PROJECT 2 – Greater Networking and Best Practice Sharing Among Members

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Greater participation by members in the network through more opportunities to meet, exchange and develop common projects ✓ More best practice is developed and shared ✓ Change in the context of member service delivery is supported


• 90% of members identify concrete learning from meetings that they will use in their work

• Eurodiaconia members are involved in 4 joint transnational projects per year

• 10% year on year increase in number of participants in meetings

• 95% of members participate in at least one networking meeting

• At least 10 members have established bilateral cooperation on policy areas

• Members have been supported to advocate and build strategic

alliances at regional and local level

Triennial Indicators – European Level ✓ No. of members claiming they are better equipped thanks to

mutual learning activities of Eurodiaconia ✓ No. of joint transnational projects ✓ % increase in no. of participants in comparison to previous year ✓ No. of members participating in meetings ✓ No of members establishing bilateral co-operation in one of our

key policy areas

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Seen 10% more participation in all networks as compared to 6 - 60% of members participate in at least one network meeting - 60% of participants evaluate their participation as useful for their work

Activity Activity indicators

Host a 2 day seminar on best practice sharing on European Funding for members

Seminar held and attended by 20 members Seminar report

The Roma Network will meet once in 2017, with a focus on topics suggested by members and linking them to key EU developments

Network takes place and 20 members participate Report of the meeting

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The marginalisation and exclusion network takes place and look at investment in fighting poverty, particularly the implementation of the investing in children recommendation


The new migration network will meet once in 2017, with a focus on topics suggested by members and linking them to key EU developments


The HALTC network will meet once in 2017, with focus on services for persons with disabilities


At least 10 workshops and study visits take place at the Annual General Meeting to enable members exchanges of good practice, creating spaces for learning and networking

At least 10 workshops and/or study visit take place at the AGM. Report of the workshops and study visits.

Eurodiaconia organises one study visit for three members to another, to visit a project using food aid as a pathway toward inclusion and report on the feasibility of transferring the knowledge to the FEAD network

One study visit with at least 4 participants and one report on the transferability of the project

PROJECT 3 Membership Development

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Increased membership of the network through recruiting new members and retaining current members

✓ Use of Information Technology facilitates a higher quality of information on members work and on Eurodiaconia actions

✓ High level of satisfaction and engagement in the network from members


• 5 new members have joined Eurodiaconia

• 100% retention of existing members

• 100% of our members have access to the new ‘how to get engaged booklet.

• 100% of our member contacts are contacted and updated on a monthly basis

• 80 % of member organisations have responded to the Annual Membership Survey and 100% have access to the final evaluation

• 95% of members participate in at least one meeting during the triennium

• 90% of members evaluate their membership of Eurodiaconia as being beneficial to their organisation

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of new members ✓ Retention of existing members ✓ Website hits/downloads of engagement booklet ✓ No. of members who evaluate member contact system positively ✓ No. of responses to the Annual Membership Survey ✓ No. of members who evaluate their membership of Eurodiaconia

as being beneficial to their organisation ✓ No. of members participating in our activities.

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In 2017 we will have:

• Increased membership of the network to 50 members

• 90% of members continue to express a high level of satisfaction in their membership of the network

Work Plan 2017


Mapping of potential members carried out focussing on countries where

there is not currently a member or pan European organisations

Mapping available At least 10 prospective members identified Introductory contact taken with a minimum of 8 organisations

A minimum of 2 visits to potential new members Visits carried out

Meeting with Orthodox contacts on membership and participation in the

network

Contacts taken with social work of Orthodox Church in Serbia, Greece and Romania

Meeting with Diakonie Deutschland to promote membership in Germany Meeting with relevant leaders Promotional material produced. 2 applications from German organisations received.

Regular contact and support to existing members to ensure retention of

membership. Discussion with larger members on effective communication

with ‘members of members’.

Staff contact system used Annual Member Survey sent and analysed Clearer communications and dispersal of information among members.

Visits to members – Nordic Meeting, Serbia and Kosovo, Germany, Poland,

Romania, Armenia, Salvation Army Europe

Number of visits carried out

Apply a new online knowledge and content management system collecting

and mapping information on members and their areas of work, projects and

Eurodiaconia’s work, including a document management system for

Eurodiaconia’s policy documents.

System started and constantly fed with information

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PROJECT 4 Working In Partnership

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Positive relationships with ecumenical and social partners that have clear aims and outcomes

✓ Visibility as a key European network within the Progress network, the ecumenical world and the Social Platform

✓ Eurodiaconia is working in partnership with other networks as the leading network on one thematic area


• Eurodiaconia representatives are invited as speakers to external events at least four times a year

• Eurodiaconia partners with other organisations in developing policy work in at least three policy areas and leads in one area

• Eurodiaconia is evaluated as a positive partner by at least six partner organisations

Triennial Indicators ✓ Number of invitation as speakers over the three years ✓ Number of events co-organised ✓ Number of policy statement and press released co-published ✓ Number of policy recommendation included in partners documents ✓ % positive evaluation in survey of partners and stakeholders

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Continued to play an active role in Alliances and platforms - Reviewed membership and engagement as needed in some platforms -


Participate in the ESF transnational platform Attending meetings, consider participating in Thematic Networks, input

Participate in the FEAD network meetings Attending meetings and provide input

Continue to be part of the European Roma Platform Attending the Roma Platform meeting and provide input for its programme, join the informal NGO policy coalition

Participate in the European Semester Alliance

Attendance of meeting and input in most initiatives of the NGO coalition

Actively engage in the EAPN task force on migration Attendance to meetings and input in final work of the task force

Continue engagement in the Investing in children alliance Participation to the investing in children alliance and contribution to its initiatives

Continue to be active in EAPN, EFIN, Social Platform and Social Services Europe and provide input to voice Eurodiaconia’s members work and experience

Active participation, taking the lead on some initiatives

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Continue participation to the European Migration Forum Attending meetings and provide input

Continue engagement in the SDG Watch coalition Attending meetings and provide input

PROJECT 5 - Youth Inclusion

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Members and partners of Eurodiaconia have developed a new method for diaconal youth work meeting pressing needs of young people that will

be mainstreamed throughout the network ✓ Members are working together to develop projects and apply for funding ✓ Members have exchanged innovative practices and methods in the area of diaconal youth work


• Establish exchange on working methods to foster youth inclusion in our network

• Members and Eurodiaconia have applied jointly for an Erasmus+ grant

Triennial Indicators ✓ Number of members attending youth inclusion working group

meetings that say they have been able to improve their services ✓ Number of project proposals developed in the area of youth

inclusion

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Strengthened partnership among members on youth inclusion, , focusing specifically on the role of volunteering and non formal education.


Publication on ways to tackle youth unemployment through non-formal education and volunteering.

Publication published

Hold a seminar on non-formal education and volunteering in the light of youth unemployment, bringing together members presenting projects/activities, sharing best practice and identifying potential common action for the future; event to take place in Armenia in co-operation with ART, EDYN and EYCE.

15 members taking part in the seminar Report published

Research Mapping on diaconal youth work methods (for Erasmus+ project) Report published (work carried out in 2016)

PROJECT 6 - Urban Areas

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Members have improved their expertise in diaconal work in urban areas ✓ Members have exchanged innovative practices and methods in the area of social cohesion in urban contexts. ✓ Members have improved their expertise in working on the integration of refugees & migrants in urban areas and radicalisation prevention


• 25% of members made the field of urban areas to one of their

Triennial Indicators ✓ Members claiming that urban areas became a new priority working

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priorities as regards integration of migrants and refugees

• Eurodiaconia’s policy position is visible in common statements together with other organisations working in the topic.

• 50% of members working on urban areas say that they have expanded their knowledge and improved work methods

area ✓ Common statements published. ✓ Members claiming that they have expanded their knowledge and

improved their work methods.

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Strengthened partnership among members on social cohesion in urban areas - Improved our members expertise on integrational work in urban areas preventing radicalisation


Conduct a mapping survey on our members’ work in urban areas. Survey sent out and mapping report published

Hold a seminar on radicalisation prevention in urban areas including study visits

15 members taking part in the seminar. Seminar report published.

Organise an event on ‘Community Changemakers’ with the CoR, recognising diaconal projects which strengthen social cohesion in urban areas across Europe

Event held

Engage with European Parliament initiatives on developing social fabric with minority religious communities through the office of Denis De Jong MEP

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Goal 2: Create a network of competence to impact relevant social policies at national and European level

PROJECT 1 Healthy Aging and Long Term Care Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017

✓ EU governments address issues of concern to members in their policy regarding long-term care ✓ Better synergies between DG Sanco and Empl’s work on LTC

✓ Members have improved the quality of their LTC

✓ Members have improved their expertise in the area of dementia care


• EU report on LTC addressing members’ concerns

• All LTC work is joint between DG EMPL and SANCO on LTC

• EU institutional conference and Council Conclusions on LTC

• Pan-EU government agreement to address issues of relevance to

Eurodiaconia members

• 75% of Eurodiaconia members active in the HA&LTC network state that

they have been able to improve the quality of their services thanks to the

network

Triennial Indicators ✓ EU report with recommendations that correspond to

Eurodiaconia recommendations ✓ EMPL and SANCO are identified as cooperating on LTC

initiatives ✓ Existence of EU institutional conference and Council Conclusions

on LTC

✓ Pan-EU government agreement contains agreement to address issues from LTC policy paper

✓ No. of members active in the HA&LTC network stating that they have been able to improve the quality of their services thanks to the network

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have - Worked with other NGOs to identify common work areas in the field of LTC and integrated care - Continued meetings with DG SANCO and DG EMPL to promote our priorities - Ensured action is taken by EU institutions to address integrated and LTC, in the application of principles reflected in the European Pillar of Social

Rights. - Facilitated mutual learning among members through our thematic network, with specific focus on services for persons with disabilities. - Promoted the results of the PHS project and follow-up subsequent policy action


Annual HALTC network meeting, with focus on services for persons with disabilities As before

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Continue facilitating coalition of organisations specialized in LTC, with focus on integrated care

Number of organizations taking part in coalition 2 meetings held

Meetings with DG EMPL and SANTE Number of meetings held

Dissemination and promote implementation of results of PHS project; follow-up of relevant policy action stemming from it

Up to 2 updates on the state of play of PHS at EU level to members and external partners (website and other channels)

Input into implementation and operationalization of principles in European Pillar of Social Rights’ domain on LTC

Comments given

PROJECT 2 Mental Health Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017

✓ Eurodiaconia, together with members, builds a long-term agenda of priorities on mental health.

✓ Eurodiaconia has stronger relationships and increased cooperation with mental health partners at CSO and EU institution level.

✓ EU governments address issues of concern to members in their policy regarding mental health ✓ Members have improved their expertise in the area of mental health

✓ Members have improved the quality of their services for persons with mental health issues


• EU report on mental health addressing members’ concerns

• Pan-EU government agreement to address issues of relevance to

Eurodiaconia members with regard to mental health issues

• Eurodiaconia works in partnership with at least two other European

networks of NGOs with primary expertise on mental health.

• 50% of Eurodiaconia members state that they have been able to improve

their knowledge of mental health issues and the role of social services in

tackling these.

• 35% of members are actively engaged and contribute regularly to

Eurodiaconia work on mental health

Triennial Indicators ✓ EU report with recommendations that mirror Eurodiaconia

recommendations ✓ Existence of EU institutional conference and Council Conclusions

on Mental Health

✓ Number of partnerships with joint activity ✓ No. of members say they are better informed about mental health

issues and that they have been able to improve the quality of their services thanks to Eurodiaconia’s activity

✓ Number of members with active contribution to Eurodiaconia work on the topic

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have - Worked with our members to identify common work areas and priorities in the field of mental health - Ensured action is taken by EU institutions to address mental health issues, with particular focus on action against stigmatization - Gathered good practice and facilitated mutual learning among members - Engaged with other NGOs to identify common priorities and advocate jointly for political action towards mental health - Produced a policy paper on Mental Health and inclusion/services

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Activity

Activity indicators

Policy paper on mental health, with emphasis in the changing profile of persons with mental health issues in the aftermath of the crisis. Paper to address state of play of EU initiatives, take stock of members work on the topic (especially, 2015 conference of the Visegrad Platform) and serve as basis for Eurodiaconia action on this issue, as discussed with members working in this field (see below).

Paper published, input received from members (see action below)

Hold a meeting of Eurodiaconia members to identify members’ priorities and common areas of work, and discuss policy initiatives addressing mental health issues,

Meeting takes place. Report is produced.

Mapping of members’ initiatives on services to persons with mental health issues. Additional focus on communication and campaign initiatives against stigmatization of persons suffering mental health issues.

Mapping conducted, report produced

PROJECT 3 Household Over Indebtedness/Financial Inclusion

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Over Indebtedness is recognized as a joint European Union challenge requiring coordinated action at EU level

✓ Eurodiaconia’s members experience is recognized and serves as a basis for policy shaping on over-indebtedness at EU level


• Eurodiaconia has developed a relationship with at least 2 members of the European Commission Financial Services user group

• Eurodiaconia is leading an EP interest group on personal and household over indebtedness involving at least 10 MEPs from at least 4 different political groups

• Eurodiaconia has contributed to a European Parliament motion for resolution on over-indebtedness

Triennial Indicators ✓ Meetings with members of the European Commission Financial

Services user group ✓ By 2017, evidence of an existing interest group on personal and

household over indebtedness, at least co-led by Eurodiaconia ✓ a European Parliament motion for resolution on over-

indebtedness reflecting Eurodiaconia policy recommendations

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - continue to inform members on the European Union’s work on financial inclusion and personal indebtedness issues as they arise - continue to monitor European Parliament’s interest to work on over-indebtedness and be involved as appropriate

Activity

Activity indicators

Eurodiaconia continues its involvement as an active member of EFIN

Participation to at least one meeting with EFIN representative Information on EFIN’s work to members in at least one e-news

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Eurodiaconia monitors the policy developments around the EU initiative on personal insolvency legislation and informs members on what it is and how does it impact their work

A briefing for members on the proposal for insolvency legislation (early 2017)

Eurodiaconia provides a response to the proposal and holds meetings with people in the EP and EC as necessary.

1 response made

PROJECT 4 ROMA INCLUSION

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia member participation is improved in the EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies ✓ Eurodiaconia is seen as an important partner in Roma inclusion by the European Commission, and our assessments are reflected in Commission

reports.

✓ Members have a better understanding of Roma participation and have implemented the principles in their work

✓ Members have a better understanding and expertise about Roma culture and history which has facilitated their work

✓ Members are better informed about EU funding opportunities in favour of Roma ✓ Eurodiaconia has stronger relationships and increased cooperation with Roma partners at EU level, NGOs and in the EU institutions


• Eurodiaconia Stakeholder participation is improved in the National Roma Integration Strategies, 35% of members report better participation in the NRIS.

• Eurodiaconia’s monitoring work on the implementation of the NRISis taken into account by the European Commission in its monitoring reports on the NRIS

• 75% of members working on Roma inclusion have a better understanding of Roma participation and start implementing the principles in their work since 2014

• 50% of members working on Roma inclusion say they have gained a better understanding of Roma culture and history since 2014

• Eurodiaconia has worked in partnership with at least two other European NGOs on Roma inclusion

• 75% of members working with Roma say they are better informed about funding possibilities for Roma

Triennial Indicators ✓ Percentage of members reporting better participation in the NRIS

process ✓ Eurodiaconia is mentioned in EC report on implementation of the

NRIS ✓ Percentage of members who say they have a better

understanding of Roma participation and whose Roma involvement in their work/ services has increased

✓ Percentage of members who claim to have better knowledge of Roma culture/ history

✓ Number of partnerships with joint activity ✓ Number of members who say they are better informed about

funding possibilities

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Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have

- Continued to promote members’ engagement in their NRIS

- Submitted an assessment of the implementation of the NRIS to feed into official reporting

- Continued to work with key pro-Roma EU level stakeholders through the informal European Roma coalition

- Held a Roma network meeting focusing on key topics identified by the Eurodiaconia membership

- Continued to raise awareness about diaconia’s role in combating Anti-Gypsyism

- Enabled members to become actively involved in National Roma Platforms

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Activity

Activity indicators

Continue to build alliances with institutional and civil society stakeholders and engage in the European Roma Platform

Participated in at least 2 EC consultations Participated in at least 2 meetings of the informal Roma NGO coalition Attended the European Roma Platform

Annual Roma Network meeting As before

Write an evaluation report of the Commission’s 2017 appraisal of NRIS implementation in Member States on the basis of member input

Report written and disseminated to CoR/EESC/EP/EC and meetings held to present and advocate our findings.

Provide member-based input for the Commission’s 2018 appraisal of the implementation of the NRIS.

At least 5 members have contributed to the NRIS assessment Contributions written and disseminated to CoR/EESC/EP/EC and meetings held to present and advocate our findings where appropriate..

Disseminate Guidelines on combating Anti-Gypsyism with an annex of diaconal projects to NGO partners and institutional actors

Guidelines on combating Anti-Gypsyism, accompanied by at least 3 project examples from different countries, sent to EC, EP, Roma coalition

Write a policy paper on Anti-Gypsyism as a key obstacle to Roma inclusion, outlining recommendations to institutional and NGO actors

Policy paper written and disseminated. Meetings held

Develop briefing (‘How to get engaged’) for members on engaging effectively in the Commission’s newly established National Roma Platforms

Briefing written and disseminated, enabling at least 5 ED members to become involved in National Roma Platforms

PROJECT 4 CHILD POVERTY

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Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia has actively participated in the Joint Alliance and engaged members at national level

✓ ED has followed up on the implementation of the recommendation on children poverty (2014) in particular the ad hoc group’s Common Proposals for

Implementing the Recommendation (also as part of EPAP)

✓ Eurodiaconia has contributed to assessing/ monitoring the MS’s implementation of the Recommendation on “investing in children breaking the cycle of

disadvantage’ and has fed information into the European Semester

✓ ED has identified what members consider to be the main criteria for child well-being , have developed a diaconal concept of child well-being and have

identified a niche area for Eurodiaconia on this topic

✓ Eurodiaconia has provided advocacy support to members providing services to families and children through regular updates and members have more

tools to advocate for mainstreamed child and family friendly policies and monitor implementation of Recommendation and child-specific CSRS

✓ Members’ advocacy to promote child well being and fighting child poverty and social exclusion is strengthened through better understanding and

familiarity with the Recommendation from the SIP. EU level alliances benefit members’ advocacy and cooperation at national, regional and local level.

✓ Eurodiaconia has worked through Presidencies to keep child poverty high on agenda

✓ Eurodiaconia (possibly with partners) has produced tools and information for members to advocate for children’s rights at nat ional level


• 50% of members have contributed to assessing the Recommendation

• 35% of members are engaged in a child poverty alliance at national level

• Eurodiaconia has a written definition of child wellbeing

• Eurodiaconia is seen as a key partner in the European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC)/Knowledge Bank

• 50% of members say that their advocacy work on child poverty has benefited from the work of Eurodiaconia

• Child poverty has been brought to the attention of each rotating Presidency

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of members engaging in assessment ✓ No, of members engaging in alliance activities ✓ A written definition/ position ✓ Eurodiaconia presence on EPIC website ✓ No. of members saying their advocacy work on child poverty has

benefitted from the work of Eurodiaconia ✓ Letters to EPSCO/ Presidencies/ Council/ meetings with

Presidency countries

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have

• Continued to be active in the informal investing in Children alliance

• Develop partnerships at European level to promote the objective of the EU recommendation on investing in children

• Collect members’ experience and contribute to the European Commission knowledge base and work regarding the implementation of the investing in children recommendation’s principles.

• Facilitate members exchange of best practices in developing services centred on child well-being

• Facilitate members analysis of the implementation of the investing in children recommendation

Activity

Activity indicators

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Eurodiaconia actively participates to the investing in children alliance Participation to at least 80 % of the meetings of the alliance

Eurodiaconia initiates and develops a join letter with at least one EU organisation partner to advocate for a better monitoring of the investing in children recommendation based on systematic tracking and evaluation of members states children related policies

A joint letter is prepared and sent to social attachés in Perm Reps. Appropriate follow up in given to advocate for the implementation of the investing in children recommendation.

The Marginalisation and exclusion network meeting will focus on child-well-being through a better implementation of the investing in children recommendation. It features members’ exchanges of best practices as well as a study visit to a project that contribute to children well-being in the community.

A network meeting and a study visit take place with at least 20 participants.

Eurodiaconia has submitted at least 2 projects from members) to the EPIC platform

showcasing members good practices for child well-being.

No. of projects added to platform

Eurodiaconia has collected feedback from members on the assessment of the MS implementation on the Recommendation on investing in children (as in accordance with the triennial objectives). and provides the European Commission with its input and policy recommendations for a better implementation of the recommendation.

At least 2 members have shared their assessment, paper written and

disseminated

PROJECT 5 EXTREME DEPRIVATION

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ The European Union has adopted a European Strategy on homelessness focusing on preventive and housing-led approaches, as well as tackling intra

EU homelessness

✓ Eurodiaconia has contributed to destitution arising from intra EU mobility being recognized as a common challenge and competency in the European

Union

✓ Eurodiaconia members have accessed the support available from the FEAD

✓ Levels of material deprivation in the EU have decreased compared to their 2010 level.

✓ Eurodiaconia will have developed strong and proactive advocacy strategies, based on members’ experience, in key thematic areas that are directly

linked to the Social Investment Package or that support the key thematic areas of the Social Investment Package.


• Eurodiaconia has reported to the European Commission on the implementation of the FEAD amongst its members through a written document

• One communication or equivalent from the European Commission on extreme deprivation

• European Parliament resolution on extreme destitution and actions to be taken to combat.

• Opinions/reports on extreme deprivation from the EESC and CoR.

Triennial Indicators ✓ A document monitoring the implementation of the FEAD ✓ Attendance at annual convention, feedback or questions on SIP

and EPAP secretariat work ✓ Evidence of advocacy letters or meetings from members

advocating at national level for an EU homelessness strategy ✓ One report on social investment strategies ✓ Reports from national trainings and events ✓ Reference to Eurodiaconia in Commission documents on

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• At least 50% of Eurodiaconia members have been following or directly involved in the European Platform Against Poverty, the Annual Convention or the monitoring of the implementation of the SIP

• Eurodiaconia presents one report on the reality of social investment strategies at national level.

• At least 10 members have been visibly involved in advocating at national level for an EU homelessness strategy

• At least 5 members have organised national trainings on EU social policy topics and engagement

materials deprivation ✓ Eurodiaconia can show evidence of its contribution to an EP

resolution and similar actions in other institutions e.g. EESC.

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Continued work toward an EU strategy on homelessness and the right to shelter - Continued to monitor EU’s work relating to extreme deprivation and informed members appropriately


Eurodiaconia continue to partner with interested actors to work toward the reduction of homelessness particularly through advocacy for renewed investment into social services and housing and support to social innovation in the fight against homelessness. Particular focus will be given to the proposal for ‘a right to shelter’ in the proposal of a Pillar of Social Rights.

One joint letter with a key partner NGO to the European Commission DG EMPL on the EU strategy on homelessness. Advocacy on the right to shelter depending on the content of the proposed White Paper on the Social Pillar.

Eurodiaconia continues to participate in and contribute to the FEAD network conference and facilitate members active participation and exchanges of good practices

At least 1 Eurodiaconia secretariat representative and 5 Eurodiaconia members represent the work of their organisation to the FEAD Network conference At least two contributions to the Yammer group of the FEAD platform

At least 5 Eurodiaconia members meet before the FEAD network meeting to coordinate their input to the network meeting and be briefed on the state of play of the EU initiatives in the fight against extreme deprivation

One members’ meeting with at least 5 Eurodiaconia members

Eurodiaconia facilitates exchange of members’ good practice on food aid and extreme destitution related project

At least 10 phone interviews to collect updated information on members work. A short report is prepared and circulated to members. Regular update on EU state of play on the FEAD is given to members through personal contact, the weekly e-news and monthly newsletter.

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Eurodiaconia organise one study visit from three members to another to visit a project using food aid as a pathway toward inclusion and report or the feasibility of transferring the knowledge to the FEAD network

One study visit with at least 4 participants and one report on the transferability of the project

Eurodiaconia monitors EU initiatives relating to energy poverty and respond to them. In particular, Eurodiaconia consults with members active in this area and responds to the Commission potential initiative to strengthen provisions to address energy poverty (planned for adoption by the Commission in the autumn 2016).

At least one article (e-news) informing members on EU developments linked to energy poverty and how to respond to these. Response produced and sent to the European Commission. Meetings held as needed with EP and EC.

PROJECT 6 EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia has continued to advocate for active inclusion at EU level

✓ Diaconal organisations are in a better position to advocate for an active inclusion approach at national level

✓ Members are better informed of various reference budgeting models and have been informed of discussions at EU level on reference budgets in the

wider framework of active inclusion and the SIP

✓ Eurodiaconia has a clear policy position on minimum income schemes and adequate financial resources for a dignified and participatory life

✓ Members have developed an understanding of minimum wage/ income/ living wage arguments

✓ Eurodiaconia continues to be part of discussions on AI with EAPN but also develops new partnerships for example with Eurocities or Eurofound

✓ Eurodiaconia has monitored work on minimum income and reference budget and when appropriate has fed into EU processes to underline the

importance of minimum income schemes

✓ Members have been supported to continue advocating for the implementation of the Active Inclusion recommendation.

✓ ED has explored members’ role in improving access to labour market.


• 35% of members claim that they have a better understanding of arguments for minimum wage/ income/ living wage

• Eurodiaconia has built a partnership with one other EU partner on the question of active inclusion or reference budgeting

• Eurodiaconia has visibly engaged in the minimum income network

• Eurodiaconia has communicated its members work on this topic as well as our position if taken to EU representatives, esp. the EC, EESC and SPC

• Two Members advocating at a national level for adequate minimum income and living wage have received advocacy opportunities at European level

Triennial Indicators ✓ Members claiming to have a better understanding of arguments

for minimum wage etc. ✓ No. of partners with which ED is collaborating ✓ Meetings/ inputs to MI Network project (EAPN) ✓ Briefing/ report on members’ work ✓ Policy position adopted ✓ Number of members whose national advocacy is supported

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Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Informed our national members about the key outcomes of the Pillar consultation - Built members’ capacity to engage in national advocacy actions related to the Pillar - Worked with EU-level institutional and NGO stakeholders to explore next steps in the implementation of the Pillar

Activity

Activity indicators

Provide member-based feedback to the finalised Commission proposal on the European Pillar of Social Rights, with a particular focus on Minimum Income benchmarking

Member survey carried out, response sent to Commission and other relevant stakeholders

Send a written response to the European Commission about the contents of the White Paper on completing the EMU

Letter sent outlining key concerns and recommendations regarding upwards social convergence

Write a briefing for members on the contents of the finalised Pillar, focusing on its connection to key policy processes like the European Semester

Briefing written and disseminated

Develop advocacy support for members in monitoring the implementation of the Pillar

At least 5 E-news articles outlining relevant advocacy tools, opportunities and contacts published online

Organise EESC seminar on next steps for the implementation of the Pillar, involving broad range of stakeholders, following the publication of the White Paper

Seminar organised involving EESC, EP, EC, EMCO, SPC and ED members

Advocate for the Right to Shelter in the final pillar proposal Shelter and homelessness are included in the final pillar proposal.

Ensure issues related to Long Term Care and Social Services generally are effectively addressed in the final pillar proposal

LTC and social services are included in the final pillar proposal in line with Eurodiaconia’s views

Financial inclusion/debt is included in the final pillar proposal Financial inclusion and debt is included n the final pillar proposal in line with Eurodiaconia’s views.

Contribution/participation in the discussion around benchmarking and the social pillar

To be defined based on the proposal

PROJECT 7 EU MOBILITY

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ ED has worked towards an EP written declaration on EU free movement and homelessness ✓ ED has built new alliances at EU level to raise profile of issue (NGOs and EU institutions and any other key stakeholders)

✓ Members have been supported to advocate and build strategic alliances at regional and local level

✓ Members exchange experiences and best practices examples for prevention of destitution, integration and return

✓ Members capacity on the legal understanding of EU mobility has been increased

✓ Solutions for destitute EU migrants are explored through various fora as well as methods for preventing situations of destitution

✓ ED members have established bilateral mechanisms of cooperation on this particular issue

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✓ Eurodiaconia has developed its position on intra-EU mobility and has further developed guidelines and recommendations for members and EU/

national level decision makers

✓ Eurodiaconia has helped inform members about access funding for services for EU mobile citizens


• 30% of members say they have learnt new practices that will equip them to support EU migrants

• At least 6 members have established bilateral cooperation on this topic

• 50% of members say they have been more active on advocacy on this topic because of Eurodiaconia

• Eurodiaconia has met with at least 5 EU officials on this topic in individual or small group meetings

• Eurodiaconia has carried out a two year project on ensuring the social rights of EU mobile citizens with CCME

Triennial Indicators ✓ Paper written: Research is carried out to provide data regarding the

exclusion of migrants through lack of access/ provision to social and

health care services.

✓ Recommendations are drawn from report and used to feed into EU

policy where relevant and to support members in their advocacy work

at national and local level and a meeting is held to present findings and

recommendations

✓ No. of members claiming they are better equipped thanks to mutual learning activities of Eurodiaconia

✓ Number of members working bilaterally on this issue ✓ No of meetings with EU officials ✓ Successful project carried out

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Responded to the labour mobility package - Revised our policy paper on EU Mobility - Continue to monitor the debates on the question of EU migrants social rights in Europe and respond appropriately feeding in members experience to

the EU debate

Activity

Activity indicators

Eurodiaconia respond to the labour mobility package (postponed from 2016) A document presenting Eurodiaconia’s perspective on the labour mobility package

Briefing for member on the state of play of EU migrants’ social rights in Europe and or update policy paper on EU mobility in light of the final adopted Labour Mobility Package.

A briefing for members and an updated policy paper (as appropriate depending on situation).

PROJECT 8 The European Semester

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia’s input on the Europe 2020 mid-term review are reflected into the European Commission overall Europe 2020 mid-term review

✓ Eurodiaconia will have developed quality policy input at micro and macro levels including developing the link between social and economic policies

such as the understanding and implementation of relevant articles in the Lisbon Treaty, the Social Dimension of the EMU, advocating for a stronger

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social focus in the European Semester and promoting the importance of Europe 2020 as an overarching strategy for the European Union.

✓ Eurodiaconia members are participating in the main European Semester processes

✓ The mid-term review of Europe 2020 re-commits the European Union to inclusive growth

✓ The poverty target in the Europe 2020 strategy is reinforced


• Eurodiaconia’s EU advocacy strategies and our members’ national advocacy strategies are mutually supportive, feeding in and out and leading to a minimum of 60% of members contributing as stakeholders in national policy making in at least two key themes of the Social Investment Package.

• 70% of members have received capacity building training on Europe 2020 and the European Semester.

• Eurodiaconia will more strongly influence the European Institutions and in particular strengthen our co-operation with the European Parliament, European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions by providing quality briefings on key social policy issues relating to Europe 2020 and the European Semester and working in partnership to achieve progress on our political priorities. We will extend this co-operation to national level with the aim that 65% of our member will have co-operated with an MEP.

• 15 Eurodiaconia members have been involved in the implementation of EU programmes designed to contribute to the attainment of the Europe 2020 Goals and promote a social investment approach such as the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, the PSCI/E@SI, and the Cohesion Package.

• 70% of our members have participated in at least one aspect of the European Semester process.

• Eurodiaconia has provided timely and appropriate policy recommendations to the SPC and the Social questions working party.

• Eurodiaconia has worked together with members to feed into the EPSCO/ECFIN Council and European Council meetings and can identify in conclusions where our views have been taken into account.

• Eurodiaconia provides regular commentary and input into processes such as the CSR’s, the NRP’s through the contributions of our members

• Eurodiaconia gives regular advocacy contributions to the Annual

Triennial Indicators ✓ Briefings on key social policy issues relating to Europe 2020 and the

European Semester, initiatives in partnership (e.g. Joint letters and events).

✓ No. of members receiving training/capacity building

✓ 65% of our member will have somehow co-operated with an MEP on Europe 2020 (meetings, policy input, etc.)

✓ Number of members involved in programmes relating to Europe 2020 ✓ Number of contributions to the SPC and Social Questions Working

Party working party ✓ Number of contributions to EPSCO, ECFIN and Council meetings and

2 occasions where we can see our position reflected in the texts concluded.

✓ Number of contributions to the AGS etc. and 2 occasions where we can see our position reflected in the texts concluded.

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Growth Survey, JER and Social Scoreboard.

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Eurodiaconia has actively taken part in the European Semester and the shaping of its potential reform (post Europe 2020 midterm review). - Eurodiaconia members are informed of the changes of the process and keep engaging. - Eurodiaconia produces regular tools to facilitate members’ engagement in the European Semester.

Activity - Continue the European Semester quarterly - Continue to train and equip members on the EU governance

framework and how to contribute to it - continue to advocate for a rebalancing of social and economic

priorities

Activity indicators

Prepare a contribution to the 2018 Annual Growth Survey / Send a letter to the Cabinet of Thyssen, Dombrovskis and Moscovici with key recommendations ahead of the 2018 AGS

One contribution is sent to the European Commission Secretariat General.

Analyse the 2017 AGS and send response to relevant actors Response developed and sent

Analyse the European Commission publication on the Annual Growth Survey 2018 and provide a briefing for members on the AGS and how to use it nationally as their entry point to the European Semester.

One briefing to members on the AGS is sent to all primary members contact.

Provide a response to the European Commission on the AGS 2018 based on member feedback.

One response to the AGS is drafted and sent to the EC secretariat general.

Meet with representatives of EMPL ECFIN and SECGEN as relevant to discuss the semester and balance between social and economic policies.

Meetings held

Follow and contribution to EP work on the AGS and on the European Semester

Contributions made

Work with 4 members to give concrete suggestions for CSR’s and content in the Staff Working Documents

4 sets of input given in autumn 2017 for 2018 CSR’s

Eurodiaconia continues to inform its members on the European Semester governance framework and how it relates to their work through the European Semester quarterly 4 times a year

4 European Semester quarterly are published

Eurodiaconia continues its active participation in the European Semester alliance to reinforce the NGOs voice on the shortcomings of the European Semester and advocate for a rebalancing of economic and social priorities

Participation to at least 3 meetings of the European Semester alliance

Provide briefing on the social dimension of the EMU in light of the publication and adoptions of the pillar of social rights and any changes in the European Semester

Briefing produced

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Commission research on the link between the SDGs, the European Semester, MIP and social pillar.

One study is published

Undertake a common project with Diakonie Deutschland on producing country fiches on 10 European social protection systems and presenting the general findings in a report and potentially an event.

10 country fiches produced

Continue with CESI/Social Platform to advocate for reform in European Economic Governance and in particular work towards a golden rule for social investment.

Tbc

PROJECT 9 SOCIAL INCLUSION OF MIGRANTS

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia has continued to advocate for an integrated approach to the social inclusion (active inclusion) of migrants ✓ Eurodiaconia has continually fed into Social Platform’s work on migration and participated in the Task force on migration ✓ Eurodiaconia continues to meet with the Christian Group on migration and asylum and where possible, contributes to joint activities and positions ✓ Eurodiaconia continues to develop and voice arguments of the benefits of the inclusion of migrants in Europe ✓ Members have been supported in their advocacy for social rights for migrants ✓ Members have shared good practice on social integration projects for migrants and have developed their expertise and understanding in this area –

including service user participation ✓ Members knowledge of migrants’ European social and human rights has been enlarged


• Eurodiaconia is recognised in the European Commission as a key stakeholder on questions of migrant integration

• Eurodiaconia’s policy position is visible in Social Platform’s advocacy work

• 50% of members working on migration claim their advocacy work has benefitted from the work of Eurodiaconia

• 50% of members working on migration issues say that they have expanded their knowledge of social integration projects and have improved service user participation

• 50% of members working on migration issues are better informed on the European social and human rights of migrants

Triennial Indicators

✓ Number of meetings Eurodiaconia is asked to speak at and number of times our work is quoted/ referenced in Commission documentation/ consultations

✓ Documents/ speeches referencing directly Eurodiaconia’s position paper ✓ Members claiming that their advocacy work has benefitted from the work of

Eurodiaconia ✓ Members claiming that they have expanded their knowledge of social

integration projects and have improved service user participation ✓ Members claiming that they are better informed on the European social and

human rights of migrants

Work Plan 2017


- Equipped members with a better understanding of existing good practices for the integration of migrants through the labour market and through social participation

- Facilitated member advocacy and partnerships to address the shortcomings in the provision of social and health services for migrants

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- Partnered with ecumenical actors to foster thinking on inter-faith dialogue for social cohesion

Activities Activity Indicators

Eurodiaconia contributes to the work of the Christian group on migration to voice its members experience in working for the integration of migrants and contribute to a strong advocacy for a better integration of migrants and refugees

Participation to at least 4 meetings of the Christian group on migration Co signature of at least 2 initiatives (letter, briefing or report) with the Christian group on migration

Eurodiaconia focuses its work on the integration of migrants through labour market and social participation by mapping members activities and prepares a ‘’guide to integration’’ highlighting 10 members projects that foster both social participation and labour market integration for migrants with key principles for successful projects.

A guide to integration is published

Eurodiaconia provides an update to members on EU funding available for their work with migrants.

Funding update published and circulated

Advocate for the European Union to support member states in shaping

policies for a better integration of migrants especially regarding access to

services (including education and health services.

a. Promote the (to be updated in 2016) recommendations of the

policy paper on access to services for migrants in the context

of the EU presidencies (Malta and Estonia) and relevant

events.

b. Monitor the implementation of the action plan on the

integration of third country nationals through a report

analyzing different national realities and providing

recommendations

c. Monitor the work of the European Commission, European

Parliament and Council – inform members and react as

appropriate

d. Eurodiaconia organises an event in the EP, in partnership

with PICUM, focusing on the situation of migrant children

e. Common letter on situation of migrant children

f. Updated policy paper on access to services and social

inclusion

Recommendations promoted in letters to Maltese and Estonian Presidency and at EP event with PICUM (see below) Members survey on the implementation of the action plan and a report to the European commission At least 5 e-news and 1 monthly newsletter informing members on EU developments in the area of migration 1 event in EP Participation in at least 3 task force meetings Updated policy paper

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2. EAPN task force on migration to voice ED’s members experience

and to get relevant timely information on EU & national policies

development to inform members.

The new network is set up to focus exclusively on the issue of migration and integration. The 2017 meeting will focus on (focus of the meeting tbc after M&E in October 2017) and provide opportunities for exchange of best practice among members.

The network meeting takes place with at least 20 participants. Meeting report.

2017Contribute member project entries regarding migrant integration to the new Eurodiaconia project database and showcase them to the European Commission

10 project entries added to the new Eurodiaconia database. Eurodiaconia feeds projects into relevant European Commission databases such as EPIC and the social and labour market integration of refugees and asylum-seekers database

PROJECT 10 WORKING WITH THE EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia has created a network of contacts in all institutions and structural bodies that can support our advocacy and that of our members.

✓ Members have access to representatives in the European institutions who can support their work

✓ A clearer connection is made between the European and local/regional and national policy making processes and diaconal work


• 9 member organisations have carried out a study visit to Brussels

• At least one meeting a year is hosted by a European institution

• A yearly reception is held for Eurodiaconia supporters in the European Institutions (from 2017).

• 90% of members are connected to MEP’s, representatives in the EESC, CoR and SPC and 50% have contacted them to support their advocacy work

• 10 members are given the opportunity to present their work in meetings with the European institutions

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of study visits, evaluation by members ✓ Receptions held and at least 50 people attend ✓ No. of members evaluating their connections to decision makers ✓ No. of events held with the support of an institution ✓ No. of members presenting at European events

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Continued to develop positive relationships with decision and change makers in the European Institutions - Continued to provide timely and up to date information on European level initiatives to members - Provided decision and change makers with policy suggestions and information relevant to their policy discussions - Provided information and opportunities for members to engage with members of the European Parliament and others.

Activity

Activity indicators

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Continue to meet with members of the EP, EESC and CoR to introduce our work

No. of meetings held, follow up results of meetings

Arrange study visits for members to Brussels: Finland and Czech Republic Study visits take place: members evaluate them positively

Provide members with up to date list of members of SPC; EMCO; CoR; EP; EESC and social affairs contacts at Perm Reps. Arrange or support meetings as needed.

Lists available and circulated to members Input provided

Input to EPSCO, ECFIN and COUNCIL meetings Input made

Continue to develop relationships with MEPs. Have 10 MEPS participate in or support the work of Eurodiaconia.

MEPS participating in events or having meetings with the European network or our members

Follow the work of the EMPL Committee, Internal Market and others as identified.

Key initiatives identified and contributions made. Meetings with the Group advisors take place.

Participate in the Extreme Poverty Intergroup, the Social Economy Intergroup and possibly intergroups on Children and families,

Attend meetings.

PROJECT 11 SOCIAL SERVICES -finance, legal issues, status and employment

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Members have increased access to funds, including EU funds

✓ Members are well informed about the role private finance could play in their organisation

✓ Members can clearly articulate the importance of quality in social service provision

✓ Quality is seen as an essential consideration for public contracts of social services on a European level


• 75% Eurodiaconia members have increased understanding of

different funding possibilities, including EU funds

• 80% of members accessing Eurodiaconia's resources on the topic

feel equipped to evaluate the usefulness of new forms of private

financing for their organisations

• 40% members say they have accessed new funding because of Eurodiaconia support on the topic

• Eurodiaconia influences EU level discussions on methods to measure social value/impact to ensure nor for profit providers’ specificities are considered in methods promoted (e.g. via GECES group)

• 50% of members running contracts from public authorities report

Triennial Indicators ✓ % of members say they could envisage accessing more funding

sources ✓ % of members say they could evaluate the usefulness of new forms of

private financing for their organisations ✓ % of members saying they have accessed new funding because of

Eurodiaconia support on the topic ✓ EU proposals related to measuring social value/impact reflect

Eurodiaconia position ✓ % Members report increased understanding of importance of quality in

contracting authorities ✓ % of Members reporting having implemented an element or approach

from another member ✓ % of members who evaluate that there has been an improvement in

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authorities see quality as an essential consideration for public

contracts of social services

• 60% of members implement an element or approach from another

member (e.g. on service quality, service user participation and

empowerment; accessing different types of funding)

• Implement of the new Public Procurement Directive is favourable

towards not for profit providers in the opinion of at least 15 members.

• Members are equipped with knowledge on the latest developments in legislations for social services at EU level

the PP process. ✓ % of members who evaluate positively the contribution Eurodiaconia

has made to their understanding of the EU legislation affecting social services.

In 2017 we will have: - Improved members’ understanding of the EU agenda for skills and its potential for quality staffing in the social service sector - Informed decision-makers about the added value of NFPs social services

- Facilitated mutual learning on alternative models and sources of financing social services, with emphasis on initiatives regarding public procurement and state aid rules, and social enterprise.

Work Plan 2017


Mapping of members’ initiatives promoting skill development among health and social care professionals, with focus on applicability to the Agenda

Mapping produced; sent to EC and other stakeholders

Dissemination and advocacy of key provisions resulting from the EC Group of Experts on Social Enterprises

Briefing for members produced; external actions

Ongoing updating of the guide on transposition of the new Public Procurement Directive, with focus on good practices of implementation of social provisions by contracting authorities

Input received from members, update produced, practices communicated to all members and relevant stakeholders

Follow up initiatives regarding state aid, with particular attention to revision of rules (related action depending on timing).

Input shared with members. Briefing on the revision produced (if revision takes place).

Develop a briefing for members on quality measurement regarding innovative projects

Briefing published,

Carry out joint research with Social Service Europe Partners on job opportunities and barriers in the social care sector

Research published

PROJECT 12 LONG TERM UNEMPLOYMENT

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Members improve their knowledge of ongoing initiatives on work integration of the long term unemployed ✓ Eurodiaconia establishes opportunities for mutual learning on good practices of work integration/social inclusion of long-term unemployed persons

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✓ Decision makers are aware of the contribution of not-for profit social services sector in integrating long-term unemployed persons ✓ Eurodiaconia monitors work against long-term unemployment and when appropriate feeds into EU processes to underline the importance of social

services in cushioning the effects of joblessness. ✓ Eurodiaconia engages discussions on L-T U with relevant partners working in the field.


• To be defined

Triennial Indicators ✓ To be defined

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: ✓ Improved members’ understanding of the EU agenda for skills and its relevance for work integration services ✓ Mainstreamed skills as key component of work integration services ✓ Informed decision-makers about the added value of NFPs work integration services, especially with regard to the implementation of the 2015 Council

Recommendation

✓ Gathered members’ input and ongoing practice on ‘social and community skills’. Input to be integrated with 2017 Mapping of LTU and shared with EU institutions and Member States to guide implementation of the Agenda.

✓ Highlighted rising inequalities generated by present trends in job markets

Activity

Activity indicators

Policy paper on mainstreaming skills on work integration services. Special focus on concrete target groups (youth, older people, persons with disabilities, migrants) Eurodiaconia advocates for promotion of skill development as key action for work integration of LTU persons

Paper produced Paper is communicated; campaign on better link between skills and work re-integration interventions

Eurodiaconia holds an EP Breakfast debate to mainstream the role of social services in the integration of LTU: follow-up of 2017 event with emphasis on the implementation of the Recommendation and skilling services. Linked to the ‘campaign’ above.

EP event is held

Eurodiaconia monitors the implementation of the Council Recommendation on integration of LTU persons, with focus on best examples and partnerships with integration services provided by members

Input received from members, practices communicated to all members and relevant stakeholders

Eurodiaconia raises awareness on rising inequalities in job markets and advocates for socially inclusive and quality jobs.

Eurodiaconia sends letter to the European Commission ahead of the Joint Employment Report, and takes other action as appropriate.

Eurodiaconia links with group on Church Action on Labour and Life (CALL) Input into platform, partnered actions

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PROJECT 13 MEMBERS ENGAGEMENT IN ADVOCACY AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Advocacy is an integral part of diaconal work at national, regional and local level

✓ Members are confident in linking advocacy to their service provision


• National training is provided to at least 4 members

• 2 national advocacy events are held with the support of Eurodiaconia

• 70% of members are active in advocacy work at national (local and regional) level that links to European social policy issues and vice versa.

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of trainings held ✓ No. of advocacy events held, evaluation of the participation of

Eurodiaconia ✓ No. of members who can demonstrate advocacy actions

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Provided training opportunities for members using technologies and existing tools such as the newsletter, Semester Quarterly etc.

Activity

Activity indicators

Eurodiaconia continues to equip its members to engage in the European Semester governance framework and to inform them of its relevance in relation to their work through the European Semester quarterly 4 times a year

4 European Semester quarterly are published

5 webinars organised for members on social policy topics Number of webinars held Number of participants Evaluation by participants

PROJECT 14 EU PRESIDENCIES

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia has worked with members (Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Slovakia and UK) to engage in the EU Presidency and have had the opportunity to

influence the agenda of the Presidency. ✓ Each Presidency country member’s work, concerns and recommendations have received increased recognition by Permanent Representations to the

EU as well as in the relevant governmental ministries, and partnerships with these bodies have been strengthened.


• All presidency country members (where existing) are met in person during or before Presidency to discuss join work

• All presidency country members have been consulted on letters to the presidency and have sent the letter to national gov. reps

• 75% of Presidency country members have come to Brussels to meet with ED and the Perm Reps OR have had a meeting in their country on priorities for the Presidency

• All Perm Reps have been contacted before or during Presidency to

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of members met with to discuss Presidency ✓ No of letters written collaboratively with members ✓ No of meetings held in Brussels/ away on the Presidency with Perm

Rep or government rep. ✓ No. of letters of key recommendations/ messages

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highlight ED’s priorities

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - provided input regarding the social priorities of the EU Presidencies - informed members about the relevance of the EU Presidency and about concrete ways to engage at national and EU level

Activity

Activity indicators

Identified social priorities of the respective Presidencies and sent letters with key recommendations based on ED positions

Letters sent

Attended relevant EU Presidency events and shared member concerns and experiences where appropriate

At least 2 meetings on social objectives attended

Written a briefing for members on the role of the EU Presidency and about national and EU advocacy opportunities connected to the Presidency

Briefing published

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Goal 3: Support the development of approaches and thinking on Diaconia in Europe today

PROJECT 1 GOVERNANCE

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Well governed organization with a governance structure that meets the needs of a growing membership

✓ High participation in governance by members

✓ Supervisory Board that is able to perform its functions and responsibilities as well as strategically lead the organization


• 3 Annual General meetings held that are evaluated positively by at least 90% of attending members

• 95% attendance at AGM’s over the triennium

• Supervisory Board who self-evaluate that they are able to perform their responsibilities as per the statutes and internal rules

• Supervisory Board elected that represents the current membership of Eurodiaconia as per the guidance in the statutes and internal rules

• 95% of members evaluate Eurodiaconia as a transparent, well governed, member led platform very positively.

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of AGM’s held and evaluated positively ✓ % of members AGM attendance ✓ Self-evaluation of Supervisory Board ✓ Gender, regional, confessional and skill set assessment of Supervisory Board ✓ % of responses in Annual Member Survey

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Had a 85% attendance rate at the AGM - Received a positive rating by 95% of those attending - Held 4 Board meeting with a 95% or higher attendance rate - Held one training for new Board members - Attended at least 5 events held by members

Activity

Activity indicators

Supervisory Board meets 4 times and at each meeting 95% of members attend

Meetings held Number of Board members attending

AGM hosted by Norwegian members and 85% of members attend

Number of participants Evaluation made by members

New members elected to the Board in June 2017 receive an Induction materials prepared and distributed

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appropriate induction and training.

Continue to visit members regularly to maintain positive relationships and good governance support.

5 members visited

PROJECT 2 DIACONAL IDENTITY

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Clear evidence of the development of thinking among Eurodiaconia members on the relationship between context and practice for diaconal actors

✓ Ongoing contextualized thinking in the theology of diaconia

✓ Greater integration of research with praxis in diaconia


• 3 seminars held on topics related to Faith in Social Care and

attended by 10 members and three potential partners (e.g.

academic institutions)

• Roadmap developed for further research and collaboration in faith and social care/diaconal identity

• Partnership developed with either a think tank or academic institution on further research and discussion

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of seminars held and evaluation results ✓ Evidence of roadmap ✓ Evidence of engagement and % participation of members ✓ No. of partners from other organisations/institutions ✓ No.of projects

Work Plan 2017

In 2076 we will have: -

Activity

Activity indicators

Common event with Caritas Europa on Christianity and social justice/social action

Event held Number of participants Evaluation

PROJECT 3 EU ECUMENICAL DIACONIA

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia is a valued partner in the areas of diaconia and social and economic policy with the key ecumenical actors: WCC, WCRC, LWF, CEC, CCME

✓ Eurodiaconia is a participant and/or co-organizer of major ecumenical initiatives on diaconia and Christian social practice and justice

✓ Eurodiaconia has linked with another global region and explored praxis issues


• Eurodiaconia has worked with at least three ecumenical

partners in developing our advocacy work in the areas of

Triennial Indicators ✓ No. of common actions with partners ✓ No. of global events attended and co-organised

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social policy and/or diaconial identity

• Eurodiaconia has co-organized one global event on

diaconia

• Eurodiaconia has developed an ecumenical partnership with

another global region in the area of community development

and engagement

✓ Evidence and outcomes of proposed partnership

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: -

Activity

Activity indicators

Carried out a second study visit to South America (TBC) Study visit held (OPM money for 2016)

Worked with CCME in the areas of Roma, migration and intra EU mobility

Concrete examples of co-operation

Worked with the Christian Group on Migration Common statements and letters as appropriate

Implemented the MOU with CEC by identifying core areas for co-operation

Revision of MOU

Participate in the CEC Social Policy Working Group Participate in annual meeting

Signed and implemented an MOU with the Diakonie World Federation Europe and Africa Region

MOU agreed

Continued to develop co-operation with the WCC, EYCE, EDYN, LWF, WCRC, actalliance and other ecumenical bodies as required.

Ongoing contacts

PROJECT 4 RESEARCH IN DIACONIA

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia has developed a clearer research basis for its work through partnership with research institutions and organizations

✓ Eurodiaconia established partnerships with HEI’s across Europe regarding student placements through the Erasmus+ programme

✓ Eurodiaconia is a partner in major research initiatives concerning diaconia in Europe

✓ European research activities in diaconia supports the praxis of Eurodiaconia members and vice versa.

✓ Increased member’s engagement in research projects that support their praxis


• One representative of Eurodiaconia on the Board of ReDi

• Co-organise/Contribute to biennial research and Diaconia

• Two issues of the Journal of Diaconia co-sponsored by Eurodiaconia on policy topics related to our interests.

Triennial Indicators ✓ Membership of ReDi Board ✓ Evidence of engagement in the biannual research conference or other research

conferences. ✓ 2 papers/presentations presented

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• One initial briefing and yearly updates provided to members on research funding at EU level.

• Establishment of ongoing student placements at Eurodiaconia through the Erasmus+ programme

• Develop and establish a study programme on “Diaconal Leadership” together with three European universities

✓ No. of Journal editions ✓ No. of briefings available and circulated to members. ✓ No. of students doing an internship at Eurodiaconia through Erasmus+ ✓ Curriculum for study programme developed ✓ No. of participants during the study programme

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Created a research basis and orientation that supports evidence based advocacy towards the European Institutions and through our members on a national, regional and local level Worked with the Diaconal Institute at the University of Heidelberg to plan the 2018 Diaconia Research Conference (REDI) - Provided information about EU funding for research endeavours for our members - Increased the visibility of diaconal sciences on a European level (Horizon 2020)

Activity

Activity indicators

Continue to be on the Redi Board, host the secretariat and facilitate the good governance of the organisation as well as its dovetailing with the work of Eurodiaconia.

Minutes of REDI meetings Existence of website and other communications tools

Establish a research group on that meets once in 2017 to work on setting up a research project on social impact measurement.

Number of participants taking part in the working group meeting

Start to co-organise the 2018 REDI conference with Uni. Heidelberg Draft programme and invitation circulated

Organise student placements through the Erasmus+ programme at the Eurodiaconia premises.

Number of students doing an internship

Implement agreement on the Journal of Diaconia. Ensure themed issues that connect with Eurodiaconia.

Representative of Eurodiaconia on the Editorial Board Continue to be on the Management Team

Provide updated briefings as needed to members on the HORIZON 2020 programme and other research funding possibilities at EU level

Briefing produced and disseminated. Regular updates on website.

Improve our capacity to gather information on projects and activities from members through use of annual surveys for data collection, and feeding data into the newly developed database.

Number of new entries in the database

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Commission research on the link between the SDGs, the European Semester, MIP and social pillar.

One study is published

Initial meeting of the programme team to develop and set up a curriculum for the study programme “Diaconal Leadership”

Meeting held

PROJECT 5 COMMUNICATIONS

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Eurodiaconia’s external communications are relevant, dynamic and far reaching in terms of audience and scope

✓ Eurodiaconia is quoted by press and other media on topics of mutual interest.

✓ Our members are engaged in a network that supports national and European communications

✓ Internal communications with members is distinct, timely and responds to members needs.

✓ A system of constant review and improvement is adopted in our communications work.


• By 2017 the website has been reviewed, redesigned where necessary and re-launched to be more user friendly, more up to date and more interactive.

• At least ten members are engaged in mutual press relay actions

• Weekly and monthly news bulletins are sent to all members and external partners

• Eurodiaconia has working relationships with at least 10 media outlets both secular and religious.

• Eurodiaconia has an updated graphic identity with appropriate tools and templates

• Social media becomes an integrated part of our communications strategy and actions

• Communications timelines are prepared on a yearly basis and shared with members for common input and action.

Triennial Indicators ✓ Re-launched website received positive evaluation from members and external

partners. Number of specific hits increases by 10% year on year from a base line established in 2014.

✓ No. of members involved in the Press and Communications Network ✓ No. of news bulletins to members ✓ No. of relationships built with media and evidence of output. ✓ Usage of updated graphic identity ✓ Yearly communications plans/time lines. ✓ Number of followers/hits on social media such as twitter.

Work Plan 2017


Activity

Activity indicators

Updating and developing our website to make it more interactive for

both members and others including opinion polls, video capabability

Increase in hits on website Increase in positive evaluations of website

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and regular updating of content

Meeting of network of national/regional press people from our

membership

Meeting takes place, Number of participants

Maintain list of Press Contacts relevant to our work. List is available

Develop and implement a communications plan for the year,

including PR work linked to meetings and events. Provide press

contacts with content - Press Releases, Op Eds or other articles.

Plan is implement Greater co-ordination and integration of communications work

Weekly Enews sent to members and other interested parties Enews sent to subscribers Increase in the number of subscribers

Social Media campaign with Diakonie Deutschland Tbc

Participation in 2017 Kirchentag Tbc

Monthly Enews in French and German sent to members and others Enews sent to subscribers Increase in the number of subscribers

Support events with appropriate communication tools and strategies Greater integration between communications and policy work

Updating of graphic identity, production of templates etc. as

required.

Updated graphic identity launched and used by members

Support policy networks with appropriate communication tools

(monthly newsletters, microsites etc.

Monthly policy specific newsletters Social media use increases

Production of Annual Report with accompanying multi platform tools

(e.g. introductory video etc.)

Report produced Video report produced

Production of promotional material for new members, partners,

general public and others.

Materials available

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Co-ordinate, with policy officers, all publications. Publications produced

PROJECT 6 VOLUNTEERING

Anticipated Results and Impact by 2017 ✓ Members have been given several opportunities to support volunteers in cross border volunteering through EU level project applications

✓ Members are more aware of the Volunteering Platform and opportunities and EU funding available for volunteer exchange

✓ Members are kept up to date and informed about EU level developments in the field of volunteering


• 100% of members are aware that the volunteering platform

exist

• 25% of members have made use of the volunteering

platform

• 100% of members have received ‘volunteering updates’ on

a regular basis

Triennial Indicators ✓ Number of members aware of the platform’s existence ✓ Number of members having made use of the platform ✓ Number of members downloading the volunteering update

Work Plan 2017

In 2017 we will have: - Re-launched the volunteering platform - Written and distributed a volunteering update for members - Explored possible EU funding to support members’ exchange of volunteers

Activity

Activity indicators Available Budget

Resp.

Review and re-launch the existing volunteering platform Sea