The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) is an independent network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and groups involved in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the Member States of the European Union, established in 1990.
At present, EAPN is a network of:
31 national networks of voluntary organisations and grassroots groups.
18 European organisations.
The membership of EAPN is involved in a variety of activities aimed at combating poverty and social exclusion including, education and training activities, service provision and activities aimed at the participation and empowerment of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion.
Together the membership of EAPN aims to put the fight against poverty high on the agenda of the EU and to ensure cooperation at EU level aimed at the eradication of poverty and social exclusion.
EAPN has consultative status with the Council of Europe, and is a founding member of the Platform of European Social NGOs.
In order to achieve our ambitions, we have set ourselves the following mission:
To promote and enhance the effectiveness of actions to eradicate poverty and prevent social exclusion;
To raise awareness around poverty and social exclusion
To empower the people living in poverty and social exclusion
To lobby for and with people and groups facing poverty and social exclusion. EAPN includes the objectives of gender equality and non discrimination in all its areas of work.
EAPN includes the objectives of gender equality and non discrimination in all its areas of work.
Advocacy and campaigning
EAPN is one of the main partners of the European institutions on the European strategy to combat social exclusion.
It lobbies for the integration of the fight against poverty and social exclusion into all Community policies, ranging from Structural Funds and employment policies through to economic and monetary policies (See What we do).
EAPN builds alliances with relevant actors to create a stronger voice in favour of social inclusion.
Analysis
EAPN keeps under close review Community policies and programmes likely to impact on groups facing poverty and social exclusion.
We also develop links with the research sector in order to enhance knowledge of poverty and social exclusion within the EU.
EAPN develops proposals to influence the Community institutions.
The web site www.eapn.eu is the reference portal on poverty and social exclusion in Europe.
A magazine the We also produce a range of publications on poverty, social inclusion, employment, social protection, the Structural Funds, the future of Europe, etc.
Exchange
EAPN sets up task forces and hosts transnational seminars.
It is also a Training
EAPN provides training for its members on networking and European policies.
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