The Diaconia of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (Diaconia Poland) is a non-governmental organization. It attained legal personality on 10 February 1999 and operates on the entire territory of the Polish Republic. Since 2003 the Polish Diaconia has been a member of the Eurodiaconia with its seat in Brussels. Since 2006 the Polish Diaconia has had the status of a non-profit organization.
Aims and scope of action
The Diaconia Poland supports dioceses and other Church units by:
- identifying new areas of work in the social sphere
- creating and supporting aid institutions
- help in creating and preparing projects
- cooperating with representatives of social care services, state and local government institutions,
- social foundations, health insurance funds and national health clinics
- cooperating with representatives of the diaconal service of other Christian Churches in Poland and abroad
- organizing fund collections for diaconal purposes
- providing training and further training for co-workers and volunteers
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