Welcome

DIAKONIA Region Africa Europe is one of three regional groups of the DIAKONIA World Federation of Diaconal Associations and Diaconal Communities.

DIAKONIA REGION AFRICA EUROPE (DRAE) STANDS FOR

  • Spiritual encouragement
  • Empowerment for diaconal commitment and work
  • Advocating for dignity of people and social justice
  • Mutual exchange

WE ARE ACHIEVING THIS THROUGH
International networking of

  • Diaconal associations
  • Christian communities
  • Groups of diaconal workers

WE ARE OFFERING

  • To be a part of a worldwide community
  • To experience mutual understanding of diaconal workers in different contexts
  • To provide an avenue for fellowship through regional and world assemblies

DIAKONIA World Federation

  • reflects on the nature and task of diakonia in the biblical context
  • links and gathers those who are engaged in diaconal work worldwide
  • encourages, supports and empowers the development of groups doing diaconal work
  • is a living experience of ecumenical relationships

Membership consists of associations, organisations and communities of deaconesses, deacons, diaconal brothers and sisters, diaconal ministers and other church workers.

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