Interdiac
International Academy for Diaconia and Social Action
Český Těšín, Czech Republic
About
Interdiac is a non-governmental organisation based in Český Těšín, Czech Republic working on community development, children & youth, refugees & migration +3 more.
Interdiac is a non-profit learning community and academy for diaconia and Christian social action, registered in the Czech Republic. It works with churches, diaconal organisations and professionals in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia to develop innovative practice with marginalised people, especially young people and people on the move. Its activities include learning programmes, practice periods, mobile workshops, short professional courses and research on diaconia, conviviality and social inclusion. It is supported by a network of partner organisations across the region, which are represented in an Honorary Council.
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Make Change Yourselves: Turning Challenges to Your Advantage!
Children & Youth
One-year learning programme for youth diaconal workers and volunteers working with marginalised young people, combining workshops, practice periods and mini projects.
Peace Building for Convivial Life Together
Peace & Conflict
Learning programme exploring conflict transformation, dynamic peace and how to live together through turbulent times.
Developing Innovative Practice for Diverse Communities
Community development
Learning programme on developing innovative diaconal practice with diverse communities.
Pilot module on Social Inclusion, Participation and Diaconia
Community development
Accredited course on social inclusion, participation and diaconia, later developed into a one-semester course for social workers.
Seeking Conviviality
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Joint consultation process with the Lutheran World Federation on re-forming community diakonia in Europe.
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Diaconia Valdese, Diaconia of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia, Armenian Round Table, Lutheran World Federation, Slezská Diakonie, Helsinki Deaconess Institute, Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak), Society for Intercultural Pastoral Care and Counselling, Diaconia of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
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