DIAKAID

DIAKAID – Spreading hope. Create future.

DIAKAID is the funding programme of the DIAKONIA WORLD FEDERATION. Each year, we support diaconal projects and emergency responses carried out by our member organisations around the world. Together, we strengthen people who serve others – and promote sustainable support where it is needed most.
As an organization, DIAKONIA is committed to the scriptural mandate to “love mercy, seek justice and walk humbly with our God.” (Micah 6:8) By working together, DIAKONIA furthers the gospel imperative toward mutual relationships of respect and solidarity with the “least of these” (Matthew 25). Before the actual formation of DIAKAID, DIAKONIA had taken action to provide financial aid to deaconess communities and diaconal projects. By 1970 the name DIAKAID was chosen and a decision was made to consider applications every year. 

What is DIAKAID?

DIAKAID stands for lived solidarity within the global DIAKONIA network.
We support projects that help people in need, strengthen communities, and create new opportunities.
DIAKAID is about more than financial support.
As an international community, we share knowledge, experience, and resources – enabling cooperation across borders.

Creating impact together

DIAKAID thrives on the diversity and commitment of its members. Together we spread hope and create future – through solidarity, mutual support, and sustainable diaconal work.

What we support

We especially support projects that:

  • 🤝 provide direct help to people in need
  • 🌱 enable self-help and empowerment
  • 🏘️ strengthen community and solidarity
  • 📚 train and support diaconal staff and volunteers
  • 🛠️ provide essential equipment for diaconal work

❗ Pure food distribution projects are not supported.

More than funding: networking & cooperation

DIAKAID does more than provide funding, we connect people.
Projects that we find convincing but cannot fund may be shared within the DIAKONIA network. This helps create new contacts, partnerships, and mutual support.
Our long-term goal is to share resources, learn from one another, and strengthen sustainable cooperation.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants are DIAKONIA member organisations and their members.
Cooperation with churches, diaconal communities, or non-profit organisations is possible, provided that a DIAKONIA member organisation plays a significant role.

How to apply

1️. Develop your project idea
2️. Complete the application form
3️. Submit by 30 April
4️. Review by the DIAKAID Committee
5️. Feedback and possible funding

👉 Download Covering letter

ENGLISH
DIAKAID_Cover Letter_Spreading hope. Create future.

DEUTSCH
DIAKAID_Anschreiben_Hoffnung teilen. Zukunft schenken.

👉 Download application form

2026_DIAKAID Committee_Application form_fillable

2026_DIAKAID Committee_Ant ragsformular_ausfüllbar

Downloads & further information

👉 Call for applications
👉 Funding guidelines
👉 Application form
👉 Project reports

👉 Past projects & impact stories

Examples of DIAKAID projects here.

Emergency Fund 

The Emergency Fund is available in times of natural disasters or other emergencies, which seriously affect the work of our member organizations. 

In 2024, funds were given to the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IELCB) in response to the devastating floods, to help some families with basic necessities. 

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