Sustainable development

Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, is a government agency that reports to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. In August 2004 Sida had 769 employees of whom 165 were working abroad usually at one of Sida's approximately 40 offices in the partner countries. The government appoints the members of Sida's board and Sida's director general. Sida is responsible for most of Swedens contributions to international development cooperation. In 2004, the contributions amounted in total to SEK 21 751 millions. The goal of Sida's work is to improve the standard of living of poor people and, in the long term, to eradicate poverty.

Diakonia is a global network of people, organisations and churches working towards more people living a life in dignity. Diakonia has nearly 40 years experience of development work. Diakonia was established in 1966 under the name Free Church Aid. In 1984 the name was changed to Diakonia. The word "diakonia" is Greek and menas care and service.

Diakonia´s goal is a fair and sustainable development in which living standards for the most vulnerable people are iomproved, and democracy, human rights and ewuality are respected across the world. The starting point for this is the gospel eith Jesus as the role model.

Diakonia does not carry out any projects of its own, but support local partners. As they are already present, the aid becomes effective.

Vision

Everywhere on earth where poverty, injustice and violence occur you will find people who are inspired to make a change. Diakonia´s vision is that all people can live a satisfactory life and have the opportunity to exercise their civil and political rights, which means secured livelihood, a peaceful living environment and knowlede to influence ones situation.

Our Swedish Base

Diakonia is an organisation with six of Sweden´s churches as denominations; Interact, The Methodist Church in Sweden, The Swedish Alliance Mission, The Swedish Baptist Commonity, The Swedish Salvation Army and The Mission Covenant Church of Sweden. People in their congregations form Diakonia´s Swedish support base. Diakonia work 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. These are very important in spreading information and carrying out campaigns for Diakonia and our work.

Association for Environmental and Consumer Education

UNDP - Nordic Office for the countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland