Created in 1991, EAPN Portugal forms today a decentralised structure which is implemented in 18 districts throughout the country and counts 703 members (478 social NGOs and 225 individuals). This original decentralised form of network creates privileged space allowing civil society to take specific actions at local and community levels, promoting, among others, a culture…
DetailsThe Slovak Anti-Poverty Network (SAPN) started working informally in 2004, but was not formally registered until the end of 2006. It became an official member of EAPN at the EAPN 2007 General Assembly held in Budapest. SAPN takes a human rights-based approach to poverty. It supports the goals and activities of the European Anti-Poverty Network,…
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The Slovak Anti-Poverty Network (SAPN) started working informally in 2004, but was not formally registered until the end of 2006. It became an official member of EAPN at the EAPN 2007 General Assembly held in Budapest. SAPN takes a human rights-based approach to poverty. It supports the goals and activities of the European Anti-Poverty Network,…
DetailsConsistent with the Spanish Government’s model of devolution, EAPN Spain is made up of 17 regional networks in each of the 17 autonomous Communities 2 in both of the autonomous cities) as well as 16 NGOs. EAPN Spain was created in 1991 as a member of EAPN Europe and was refunded in 2004 as a…
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Consistent with the Spanish Government’s model of devolution, EAPN Spain is made up of 16 regional networks (the aim is to have a regional network in each of the 17 autonomous Communities and in the 2 autonomous cities) as well as 15 NGOs. EAPN Spain was created in 1991 as a member of EAPN Europe…
DetailsEAPN Sweden was founded in 1998 by about ten social NGOs. Today it has 40 member organisations at national, regional and local levels. EAPN Sweden primarily works on the following areas: Information and lobbying on national, regional and local level. Dialogue meetings on national and local level for people experiencing poverty and decision makers. Collaboration…
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EAPN Sweden was founded in 1998 by about ten social NGOs. Today it has 40 member organisations at national, regional and local levels. EAPN Sweden primarily works on the following areas: Information and lobbying Participation in the Social Inclusion strategy, in cooperation with other NGOs. Collaboration with EAPN at European level. “Bringing Europe to Sweden”,…
DetailsEAPN UK seeks to connect anti-poverty organisations and groups in all parts of the UK to influence European level policy. To do this we primarily work through existing networks including: the Poverty Alliance in Scotland EAPN England the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network. If your organisation is interested in getting involved please contact Peter Kelly at…
DetailsEAPN UK seeks to connect anti-poverty organisations and groups in all parts of the UK to influence European level policy. To do this we primarily work through existing networks including: the Poverty Alliance in Scotland EAPN England the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network. If your organisation is interested in getting involved please contact Peter Kelly at…
DetailsOn 12 December 2006, the “Directive” on Services in the Internal Market was finally approved, following the 2nd Reading in Parliament. The final text closely reflected the negotiated Council position from July 2006 which took on board many of the concerns raised by the European Parliament related to “social dumping”. What are the key concerns for EAPN networks?
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