A global movement
Diakonia works with around 350 local partner organizations in 25 countries. Together we work for a sustainable change for the most vulnerable people in the world.
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We and the change makers in our global network know that it is possible to change the world. Our work is based on the firm belief in people’s equal value and the right of all people to a dignified life.
Latest news and publications
Sri Lanka
Youth demystifying menstruation
In Sri Lanka’s rural communities, taboos around menstruation still prevent many girls from going to school and making their dreams a reality. With the support of Diakonia, VILUTHU facilitates community-led initiatives that challenge these barriers and empower young women to become agents of change.
Paraguay
FUEGA - A Game to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
With the purpose to innovate methodologies that help bring the topic of gender-based violence to broader and more diverse audiences, we invited several organizations with extensive experience to join what we called the Gender-Based Violence Gamification Lab. Over the course of several months, representatives from 24 organizations collaborated to collectively create this game.
On November 25th, 2024, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we launched FUEGA in Paraguay — an educational, engaging, and accessible tool for learning about gender-based violence.
Thailand
The Forest as Home for Thailand’s Indigenous People
In northern Thailand, the Karen community of Ban Huai Rai and Huai Ngu is fighting to protect their cultural heritage and secure land rights. With support from Diakonia through the Northern Development Foundation (NDF), they have achieved critical milestones, including the designation of Cultural Protection Zones, blending traditional wisdom with modern advocacy to safeguard their way of life and the forests they call home.