Diaconia against Poverty and Exclusion: Future Challenges and Contexts in Europe
23 - 25 September 2010
Heidelberg, Germany
Poverty and exclusion are rising challenges in all European countries. 19 % of the European population lives in poverty. Poverty is not only a matter of lacking funds. It also refers to a lack of participation and often results in social exclusion. Christian welfare organizations such as Diaconia have been committed to working against poverty and marginalization since many years. However, a change of the structures which cause poverty is often not accomplished. Poor people remain in dependent situations and do not really participate in society. Which approaches shall be taken in combating poverty and exclusion? Are there new perspectives to empower human beings who are marginalized? Which innovations are necessary within diaconia and civil society in order to meet future challenges?Further information can be found at:
http://www.dwi.uni-heidelberg.de/conference2010/index_en.html
