Diakonia - global

About

International development organization working with local partner organizations for sustainable change forthe most vulnerable people in the world.

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Diakonia supports and cooperates with local partner organizations. We often give institutional support, based on our strategy for change and a rights-based approach.

The expression ‘long-term commitment’ may be most important expression to use when describing how Diakonia works. Both we and the change makers in our global network know that it is possible to change the world, but we also know that it takes time and requires tenacity and persistence. The partner organizations we cooperate with normally receive our support over several years.

“People changing the world” is our motto, with ‘people’ referring to the poor and oppressed, who, through support from Diakonia and our partners, find ways to transcend poverty and suffering. They are courageous and competent people who turn their anger at injustice into a driving force for change. They know what needs to be changed and how it can be done. Diakonia’s task is to help them reach their goals.

Other change makers are the enthusiastic people in Sweden who raise money for Diakonia and arrange debates, seminars and events. They help spread information while playing an important role in the work towards achieving a more just world.

We have a working dialogue with our partner organizations. They know what they need in the location in which or on the level at which they work. It is Diakonia’s task to meet these needs and help partners organizations meet their goals. We are able to contribute with funds, capacity building and participation in networks. In short, we want to provide our partners with whatever they need to help people live a dignified life marked by justice and security.

We cooperate with many different types of organizations. Some work on securing livelihoods in villages or communities, while others work globally to change the structures that cause poverty. The mix of partners provides strength and knowledge. Our partner organizations can also support each other.

"Sedan 1966 arbetar Diakonia för en rättvis, jämlik och hållbar framtid. Tillsammans med människor runt om i världen skapar vi smarta och hållbara lösningar på världens stora problem. Vi arbetar för en värld utan våld, förtryck och fattigdom."