The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) is the largest European network of national, regional and local networks, involving anti-poverty NGOs non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and grass-root groups as well as European Organisations, active in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It was established in 1990.
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Supported by the European Commission, EAPN is a network of 31 National Networks of voluntary organisations and grass-root groups active in the fight against poverty within 27 EU Member States (minus Slovenia), as well as in Norway, Iceland, Serbia and Macedonia. EAPN's membership also includes 18 European Organisations. EAPN has a consultative status with the Council of Europe and is a founding member of the Platform of European Social NGOs.
Core objectives
EAPN includes the objectives of gender equality and non discrimination in all its areas of work.
Activities
To address its objectives, the EAPN lobbies European and national decision-making institutions to develop and implement inclusive, anti-poverty policies and programmes, and keeps under close review policies and programmes likely to impact on groups facing poverty and social exclusion.
It also acts as a central European forum for anti poverty focused NGOs, exchanging information on EU and national level anti poverty and exclusion policies; it supports members in exchanging experiences and building partnerships; and provides training for its members. It is also forging links and alliances with like-minded groups and coalitions.
Resources
The EAPN publishes a bi-weekly newsletter in English and French, which includes European and national news, news from the EAPN membership, and other useful information.
The EAPN website gives access to key EAPN and EU documents on poverty, social exclusion and inequalities. EAPN produces wide a range of materials and publications on poverty, social inclusion, social protection, employment, Structural Funds