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Fighting for a Europe free of Poverty The European Anti-Poverty Network Vision, Mission and History Barbara Helfferich, Director
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What is EAPN? Independent Network of NGOs committed to fight against poverty and social exclusion, with and for people in poverty. Started in 1990 – key actor in poverty programmes and development of social OMC. Receives financial support from the European Commission (PROGRESS) 31 National Networks and 18 European NGOs as members (6000+ organisations) Participation of people with direct experience of poverty must be part of the solution.
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Members of EAPN in all 28 EU member states Plus Norway, Iceland, Serbia and FYROM (Macedonia)
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NATIONAL NETWORKS’ PROFILE (MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY) Who makes up National Networks: self-organized groups Service providers Social workers Issue-focused organizations Academics and researchers Members differ in size, membership, structure, legal form and activity
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BUREAU 5 EXCO members coordinating between GENERAL ASSEMBLY National Networks + European Organisations SECRETARIATSECRETARIAT Membership Development Group EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 31reps NNs + 6 reps of EOs TF Structu ral funds TF Social Innnova tion
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OVERVIEW OF EAPN ACTIVITIES Lobbying and alliance building Exchange forum and information platform Network development, empowerment and training for NGOs
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EAPN PRINCIPLES A rights-based approach Participation of People Experiencing Poverty Partnership and solidarity Mainstreaming
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The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) is working for a democratic and social Europe, free of poverty and social exclusion. EAPN: Vision
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EAPN: Mission To promote and enhance the effectiveness of actions against poverty and social exclusion; To help shape social policies and design action programmes; To lobby for and with people and groups experiencing poverty and social exclusion.
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Strategies EAPN seeks to be a critical voice, proposing solutions and defending the interest of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion by: Being an innovative and active partner and relevant reference point, shaping and influencing EU inclusion policies and strategies. Providing a space for exchange, debate and learning on practices and policies to fight poverty and social exclusion and to promote a better distribution of wealth. Contributing to developing and implementing a social and sustainable development model.
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www.eapn.eu
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EAPN website | Members’ room Access: Login: eapn | Password: 1515 Specific page on media & communications issues + tools & tips! Any question you have on press |communications issues, contact Nellie.Epinat@eapn.eu
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INFORMATION TOOLS EAPN Flash EAPN Policy Brief www.eapn.eu Printed publications: reports, policy documents, reactions, campaigning materials, and other
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HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE… M My network Statutory bodies Working structures Seminars and exchanges Communication tools Following processes at national level Inputting into EAPN documents
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HOW TO CONTACT US Square de Meeûs 18 B-1050 Brussels Tel. +32.2.226.58.50 - Fax. +32.2.226.58.69 team@eapn.eu www.eapn.eu
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