1. Fighting for a Europe free of Poverty The European Anti-Poverty Network Vision, Mission and History Barbara Helfferich, Director

2. What is EAPN? Independent Network of NGOs committed to fight against poverty and social exclusion, with and for people in poverty. Started in 1990 – key actor in poverty programmes and development of social OMC. Receives financial support from the European Commission (PROGRESS) 31 National Networks and 18 European NGOs as members (6000+ organisations) Participation of people with direct experience of poverty must be part of the solution.

3.  Members of EAPN in all 28 EU member states  Plus Norway, Iceland, Serbia and FYROM (Macedonia)

4. NATIONAL NETWORKS’ PROFILE (MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY) Who makes up National Networks:  self-organized groups  Service providers  Social workers  Issue-focused organizations  Academics and researchers Members differ in size, membership, structure, legal form and activity

5. BUREAU 5 EXCO members coordinating between GENERAL ASSEMBLY National Networks + European Organisations SECRETARIATSECRETARIAT Membership Development Group EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 31reps NNs + 6 reps of EOs TF Structu ral funds TF Social Innnova tion

6. OVERVIEW OF EAPN ACTIVITIES  Lobbying and alliance building  Exchange forum and information platform  Network development, empowerment and training for NGOs

7. EAPN PRINCIPLES  A rights-based approach  Participation of People Experiencing Poverty  Partnership and solidarity  Mainstreaming

8. The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) is working for a democratic and social Europe, free of poverty and social exclusion. EAPN: Vision

9. EAPN: Mission To promote and enhance the effectiveness of actions against poverty and social exclusion; To help shape social policies and design action programmes; To lobby for and with people and groups experiencing poverty and social exclusion.

10. Strategies EAPN seeks to be a critical voice, proposing solutions and defending the interest of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion by: Being an innovative and active partner and relevant reference point, shaping and influencing EU inclusion policies and strategies. Providing a space for exchange, debate and learning on practices and policies to fight poverty and social exclusion and to promote a better distribution of wealth. Contributing to developing and implementing a social and sustainable development model.

11. www.eapn.eu

12. EAPN website | Members’ room Access: Login: eapn | Password: 1515 Specific page on media & communications issues + tools & tips! Any question you have on press |communications issues, contact Nellie.Epinat@eapn.eu

13. INFORMATION TOOLS  EAPN Flash  EAPN Policy Brief  www.eapn.eu  Printed publications: reports, policy documents, reactions, campaigning materials, and other

14. HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE…  M My network  Statutory bodies  Working structures  Seminars and exchanges  Communication tools  Following processes at national level  Inputting into EAPN documents

15. HOW TO CONTACT US Square de Meeûs 18 B-1050 Brussels Tel. +32.2.226.58.50 - Fax. +32.2.226.58.69 team@eapn.eu www.eapn.eu