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.