1. European Public Health Alliance Agnese Knabe Project coordinator European Public Health Alliance Civic Alliance – Latvia “Strengthening the networking on public health in Czech Republic” 23 February, 2006, Prague European Public Health Alliance

2. About EPHA A network of more than 100 non governmental and not-for-profit organisations across Europe working on health and health-related issues Our mission is to improve the health of European citizens and to increase their participation in EU policy-making

3. Objectives Information distribution Advocacy Capacity building Expertise on public health Objectives  Information distribution  Advocacy  Capacity building  Expertise on public health About EPHA

4. EPHA members EPHA has two categories of membership: Full members Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) active in the public health sector. Full members have two votes at the Annual General Assembly Associate members other not-for-profit organisations, professional bodies, academic institutions and local or regional authorities. Associate members have one vote at the Annual General Assembly EPHA membership fees are based on the income of the member organisation

5. International networks European networks National organisations EPHA members

6. Health advocates Disease specific patient groups Academic researchers Health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses and pharmacists) Consumer groups Environment organisations Development organisations

7. EPHA members International International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (Netherlands) International Babyfood Action Network (IBFAN) (Luxembourg) International Diabetes Federation - European Region (Belgium) European networks Association of European Cancer Leagues (Belgium) European Respiratory Society (Switzerland) Mental Health Europe (Belgium) National Actis - Norwegian Policy Network on Alcohol and Drugs (Norway) The Meningitis Trust (United Kingdom) The Netherlands Institute for Care and Welfare – NIZW/IC (Netherlands) Complete list of EPHA members: http://www.epha.org/r/14

8. Benefit of members Information on actual Public health issues and EU policy developments Monthly Newsletter web page members only site Expertise on political and legal documents Advocacy in European level Contacts Project opportunities Capacity building activities EPHA members

9. EPHA organisational structure The Annual General Assembly Discusses the broad policy of EPHA Elects the Executive Committee Annual Budget Meets once a year (extraordinary meetings are possible) Members vote according to their membership category May include consultation meetings and/or training seminars for members

10. EPHA organisational structure

11. The Executive Committee  Sets out the annual work programme  Sets priorities and targets for EPHA  Reviews EPHA financial management and annual accounts  Supervises the EPHA Secretariat and appoints the appropriate staff 5-7 people elected for a two-year period – gender equality and balance between NGOs and professionals are required

12. EPHA organisational structure The EPHA Secretariat Manages the “day to day” work of EPHA Ensures that the full work programme of the organisation is carried out efficiently and effectively Actively contributes to the development of good organisational practice Currently five permanent staff members, located in Brussels and 2 based on projects in Riga

13. EPHA organisational structure

14. How does EPHA work? Advocacy Working groups At present there are 5 ongoing working groups on the following subjects: n Alcohol n Food and Nutrition n Health and Environment n Health and Enlargement n Pharmaceuticals Policy Co-ordination Meetings Meeting every two months in Brussels, this group is open to all EPHA members. Contributions to the meeting are also received via e-mail

15. Information exchange Membership services Lobbying: > EU institutions Networking: > Other health NGOs > Other thematic NGOs Tracking policy issues: > Day to day analysis > Mailings - Briefings How does EPHA work?

16. European Public Health Alliance 39-41 Rue d’Arlon B-1000 Brussels Belgium Tel: +32 2 230 30 56 Fax: +32 2 233 38 80 epha@epha.org www.epha.org

17. “Development of national platforms on public health in 10 new EU member states” September 2005 - November 2006 Agnese Knabe Project coordinator European Public Health Alliance Civic Alliance – Latvia “Strengthening the networking on public health in Czech Republic” 23 February, 2006, Prague European Public Health Alliance

18. European Commission, DG Health and Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/health_consumer/index_en.htm Open Society Institute, New York www.soros.org Supported

19. n To build up the capacity of NGOs in 10 new member states focusing on networking and advocacy. n To strengthen the development of national platforms in new member states. n To raise awareness to NGOs on networking as a tool of effective advocacy. n To inform NGOs on legislation processes in EU institutions. n To inform NGOs on EU policy on public health. Objectives

20. Training seminars and consultations in new member states. Dissemination of the manual on networking and public health issues and translation to national languages. http://www.epha.org/a/2082 Updating the directory of organisations in www.ngo.epha.org www.ngo.epha.org Access and distribution of information in http://www.epha.org/r/97 Activities

21. Knowledge Experience Contacts Information The benefit of target group

22. European Public health alliance (EPHA) www.wpha.org www.wpha.org Civic alliance Latvia (CAL) www.nvo.lv Regional project co-coordinatorwww.nvo.lv Project leading organisations

23. 39-41 Rue d’Arlon B-1000 Brussels Belgium Tel: +32 2 230 30 56 Fax: +32 2 233 38 80 epha@epha.org www.epha.org European Public Health Alliance

24. 19/21 – 3 LV-1011 Riga LATVIA Tel: +371 7846467 Fax: +371 7846466 agnese@nvo.lv www.nvo.lv Civic Alliance Latvia