Diakonia is an international development organisation working for change, fighting against poverty and injustices and strengthen gender equality
We know that people can change the world and that sustainable change has to come from within – from people themselves. When vulnerable men and women become aware of their rights and start working together, their common efforts will lead to real results.
Diakonia funds development work by local organisations, and give them support for capacity building in program development, transparency and accountability. We also support partners work on advocacy. Both aspects are required if we are to tackle the causes of poverty and oppression. Diakonia strives to work with local organisations as equal partner. We share values, analysis and dialogue, we work towards the same goals, and we are committed to stay. Our long experience, deep knowledge and presence in the local context enables us to find, and work closely with, relevant partners fitted to the political context. . Diakonia’s work in Asia is coordinated from the regional office in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Country offices are located in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
