Diakonia is a global network of people, organisations and churches working towards more people living a life in dignity. We support 400 partners in about 30 countries.

Diakonia's goal is a fair and sustainable development in which living standards for the most vulnerable people are improved, and democracy, human rights and equality are respected. The starting point for this is the gospel with Jesus as the role model.

Diakonia does not carry out any projects of its own, but supports local partners. As these organisations are already present, the aid becomes more effective.

Strength

Diakonia's strength is our partner organisations. They work tirelessly according to their beliefs, through actions for a worthy future.

Vision

Everywhere on earth where there is poverty, injustice or violence there are people working for change. Diakonia's vision is that all people should live a satisfactory life and have the opportunity to exercise their civil and political rights, including secured livelihood, a peaceful living environment and knowledge to influence their situation.

Our Swedish base

Diakonia is an organisation founded by five Swedish churches; the Alliance Mission, the Baptist Union, InterAct, the Methodist Church and the Mission Covenant Church.

Members of these congregations form Diakonia's support base. In Sweden Diakonia works with, and for, these people with popular education, mobilisation, campaigning and fundraising.

The support base also includes local and regional Diakonia representatives and many individuals. They work with spreading information and carrying out campaigns for Diakonia.

Funding

Donations from individuals and congregations are the basis and prerequisite for our work. For every SEK (Swedish currency) that is donated to Diakonia, the Swedish Development Agency, Sida, contributes with nine SEK. In addition, both Sida and the EU contribute with 100 percent funding for some projects.