Goal 1: Members have worked in partnership or through wider exchange to learn and develop new or existing social care practices and increase resources

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1 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 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 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 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 - 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 Increased the number of subscribers to the funding newsletter by 25% compared to 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 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 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. Indicators Information distributed in Enews Updated website Monthly Newsletter Alerts on Calls for Proposals Number of Meetings Applications to Foundations Entries in database Update existing Briefings on ESIF, Horizon2020 etc. Follow the initial discussions on the forthcoming Multi Annual Financial Framework, in particular funding for Civil Society/social policies (ESIF/E@SI etc.) Follow the implementation of the European Fund for Strategic Investments and how it is/could be used for social infrastructure. Provide an update to Publish at least three briefings Tracking of discussions in the institutions Work with other partners to promote funding for civil society Tracking of discussions

2 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 Number of trainings held each Participant feedback Administer successful projects from 2016 and apply for three additional Project report on current projects. project as lead or supporting partner. Number of applications submitted Number of applications successful Amount of additional funding received PROJECT 2 Greater Networking and Best Practice Sharing Among Members 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 - 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 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 Host a 2 day seminar on best practice sharing on European Funding for members The Roma Network will meet once in 2017, with a focus on topics suggested by members and linking them to key EU developments indicators Seminar held and attended by 20 members Seminar report Network takes place and 20 members participate Report of the meeting 2

3 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 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 Network takes place and 20 members participate Report of the meeting Network takes place and 20 members participate Report of the meeting Network takes place and 15 members participate Report of the meeting At least 10 workshops and/or study visit take place at the AGM. Report of the workshops and study visits. One study visit with at least 4 participants and one report on the transferability of the project PROJECT 3 Membership Development 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 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. 3

4 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 Mapping of potential members carried out focussing on countries where there is not currently a member or pan European organisations A minimum of 2 visits to potential new members Meeting with Orthodox contacts on membership and participation in the network Meeting with Diakonie Deutschland to promote membership in Germany Regular contact and support to existing members to ensure retention of membership. Discussion with larger members on effective communication with members of members. Visits to members Nordic Meeting, Serbia and Kosovo, Germany, Poland, Romania, Armenia, Salvation Army Europe 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. indicators Mapping available At least 10 prospective members identified Introductory contact taken with a minimum of 8 organisations Visits carried out Contacts taken with social work of Orthodox Church in Serbia, Greece and Romania Meeting with relevant leaders Promotional material produced. 2 applications from German organisations received. Staff contact system used Annual Member Survey sent and analysed Clearer communications and dispersal of information among members. Number of visits carried out System started and constantly fed with information 4

5 PROJECT 4 Working In Partnership 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 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 - Continued to play an active role in Alliances and platforms - Reviewed membership and engagement as needed in some platforms - indicators Participate in the ESF transnational platform Attending meetings, consider participating in Thematic Networks, input Participate in the FEAD network meetings Continue to be part of the European Roma Platform Participate in the European Semester Alliance Actively engage in the EAPN task force on migration Continue engagement in the Investing in children alliance Continue to be active in EAPN, EFIN, Social Platform and Social Services Europe and provide input to voice Eurodiaconia s members work and experience Attending meetings and provide input Attending the Roma Platform meeting and provide input for its programme, join the informal NGO policy coalition Attendance of meeting and input in most initiatives of the NGO coalition Attendance to meetings and input in final work of the task force Participation to the investing in children alliance and contribution to its initiatives Active participation, taking the lead on some initiatives 5

6 Continue participation to the European Migration Forum Continue engagement in the SDG Watch coalition Attending meetings and provide input Attending meetings and provide input PROJECT 5 - Youth Inclusion 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 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 - Strengthened partnership among members on youth inclusion,, focusing specifically on the role of volunteering and non formal education. indicators Publication on ways to tackle youth unemployment through non-formal Publication published education and volunteering. 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 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 Members claiming that urban areas became a new priority working 6

7 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. - Strengthened partnership among members on social cohesion in urban areas - Improved our members expertise on integrational work in urban areas preventing radicalisation indicators 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 15 members taking part in the seminar. visits Organise an event on Community Changemakers with the CoR, recognising diaconal projects which strengthen social cohesion in urban areas across Europe Engage with European Parliament initiatives on developing social fabric with minority religious communities through the office of Denis De Jong MEP Seminar report published. Event held 7

8 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 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 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 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 indicators Annual HALTC network meeting, with focus on services for persons with disabilities As before 8

9 Continue facilitating coalition of organisations specialized in LTC, with focus on integrated care Meetings with DG EMPL and SANTE Dissemination and promote implementation of results of PHS project; follow-up of relevant policy action stemming from it Input into implementation and operationalization of principles in European Pillar of Social Rights domain on LTC PROJECT 2 Mental Health Number of organizations taking part in coalition 2 meetings held Number of meetings held Up to 2 updates on the state of play of PHS at EU level to members and external partners (website and other channels) Comments given 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 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 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 9

10 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). Hold a meeting of Eurodiaconia members to identify members priorities and common areas of work, and discuss policy initiatives addressing mental health issues, 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. PROJECT 3 Household Over Indebtedness/Financial Inclusion indicators Paper published, input received from members (see action below) Meeting takes place. Report is produced. Mapping conducted, report produced 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 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 overindebtedness reflecting Eurodiaconia policy recommendations - 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 Eurodiaconia continues its involvement as an active member of EFIN indicators Participation to at least one meeting with EFIN representative Information on EFIN s work to members in at least one e-news 10

11 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 Eurodiaconia provides a response to the proposal and holds meetings with people in the EP and EC as necessary. A briefing for members on the proposal for insolvency legislation (early 2017) 1 response made PROJECT 4 ROMA INCLUSION 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 % 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 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 11

12 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 - indicators Continue to build alliances with institutional and civil society stakeholders and engage in the European Roma Platform Annual Roma Network meeting Write an evaluation report of the Commission s 2017 appraisal of NRIS implementation in Member States on the basis of member input Provide member-based input for the Commission s 2018 appraisal of the implementation of the NRIS. Disseminate Guidelines on combating Anti-Gypsyism with an annex of diaconal projects to NGO partners and institutional actors Write a policy paper on Anti-Gypsyism as a key obstacle to Roma inclusion, outlining recommendations to institutional and NGO actors Develop briefing ( How to get engaged ) for members on engaging effectively in the Commission s newly established National Roma Platforms Participated in at least 2 EC consultations Participated in at least 2 meetings of the informal Roma NGO coalition Attended the European Roma Platform As before Report written and disseminated to CoR/EESC/EP/EC and meetings held to present and advocate our findings. 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.. Guidelines on combating Anti-Gypsyism, accompanied by at least 3 project examples from different countries, sent to EC, EP, Roma coalition Policy paper written and disseminated. Meetings held Briefing written and disseminated, enabling at least 5 ED members to become involved in National Roma Platforms PROJECT 4 CHILD POVERTY 12

13 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 national 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 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 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 indicators 13

14 Eurodiaconia actively participates to the investing in children 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 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. Eurodiaconia has submitted at least 2 projects from members) to the EPIC platform showcasing members good practices for child well-being. 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. Participation to at least 80 % of the meetings of the alliance 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. A network meeting and a study visit take place with at least 20 participants. No. of projects added to platform At least 2 members have shared their assessment, paper written and disseminated PROJECT 5 EXTREME DEPRIVATION 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. 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 14

15 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. - 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. indicators 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 Eurodiaconia facilitates exchange of members good practice on food aid and extreme destitution related project One members meeting with at least 5 Eurodiaconia members 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. 15

16 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 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). One study visit with at least 4 participants and one report on the transferability of the project 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 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 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 16

17 - 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 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 Send a written response to the European Commission about the contents of the White Paper on completing the EMU Write a briefing for members on the contents of the finalised Pillar, focusing on its connection to key policy processes like the European Semester Develop advocacy support for members in monitoring the implementation of the Pillar Organise EESC seminar on next steps for the implementation of the Pillar, involving broad range of stakeholders, following the publication of the White Paper Advocate for the Right to Shelter in the final pillar proposal Ensure issues related to Long Term Care and Social Services generally are effectively addressed in the final pillar proposal Financial inclusion/debt is included in the final pillar proposal Contribution/participation in the discussion around benchmarking and the social pillar Member survey carried out, response sent to Commission and other relevant stakeholders Letter sent outlining key concerns and recommendations regarding upwards social convergence Briefing written and disseminated At least 5 E-news articles outlining relevant advocacy tools, opportunities and contacts published online Seminar organised involving EESC, EP, EC, EMCO, SPC and ED members Shelter and homelessness are included in the final pillar proposal. LTC and social services are included in the final pillar proposal in line with Eurodiaconia s views Financial inclusion and debt is included n the final pillar proposal in line with Eurodiaconia s views. To be defined based on the proposal PROJECT 7 EU MOBILITY 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 17

18 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 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 - 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 indicators Eurodiaconia respond to the labour mobility package (postponed from 2016) 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 document presenting Eurodiaconia s perspective on the labour mobility package A briefing for members and an updated policy paper (as appropriate depending on situation). PROJECT 8 The European Semester 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 18

19 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 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. 19

20 Growth Survey, JER and Social Scoreboard. - 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. - 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 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 Analyse the 2017 AGS and send response to relevant actors 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. Provide a response to the European Commission on the AGS 2018 based on member feedback. Meet with representatives of EMPL ECFIN and SECGEN as relevant to discuss the semester and balance between social and economic policies. Follow and contribution to EP work on the AGS and on the European Semester Work with 4 members to give concrete suggestions for CSR s and content in the Staff Working Documents 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 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 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 indicators One contribution is sent to the European Commission Secretariat General. Response developed and sent One briefing to members on the AGS is sent to all primary members contact. One response to the AGS is drafted and sent to the EC secretariat general. Meetings held Contributions made 4 sets of input given in autumn 2017 for 2018 CSR s 4 European Semester quarterly are published Participation to at least 3 meetings of the European Semester alliance Briefing produced 20

21 Commission research on the link between the SDGs, the European Semester, MIP and social pillar. 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. Continue with CESI/Social Platform to advocate for reform in European Economic Governance and in particular work towards a golden rule for social investment. PROJECT 9 SOCIAL INCLUSION OF MIGRANTS One study is published 10 country fiches produced Tbc 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 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 - 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 21

22 - Partnered with ecumenical actors to foster thinking on inter-faith dialogue for social cohesion Activities 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 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. Eurodiaconia provides an update to members on EU funding available for their work with migrants. 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 Indicators 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 A guide to integration is published Funding update published and circulated 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 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 22