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.