Introduction


The DSW International Affairs Office in Brussels, Belgium, was established in January 2000.

Place du Luxembourg



Located near the European Parliament in the historic Place du Luxembourg, the International Affairs Office supports and advises DSW and other NGOs regarding policy and funding developments related to the European institutions, European-level consortia, foundations and other international institutions.

DSW maintains contact with the European Commission (EC) and members of the European Parliament, as well as with representatives of other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international organisations.

The purpose of the International Affairs Office is to provide education and conduct advocacy for improved European Union and global policies, as well as to promote better channelling funds affecting global health and population concerns. It serves as a central liaison point for Brussels-based and Southern NGOs working on population, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV/AIDS and related health problems in developing countries.  

DSW International Affairs

As the world’s largest donor to global poverty alleviation and economic development, the European Community (EC) is an essential actor towards achieving the MDGs. To this end, DSW actively monitors policy developments and aid flows in the EC's development cooperation.

Euroresources

The EU funding environment for population and reproductive health has often confused professionals in the field, including both NGOs seeking funds and donors seeking to improve policy and funding co-ordination and harmonization. DSW's Euroresources website tries to make things clearer for NGOs interested in affecting the policies and accessing the funds.

Annual Report

Learn more about the highlights of DSW's work in 2008 - download our Annual Report 2009/10 here!






Call for Proposals

For news on the latest European Commission Calls on budget lines relevant to SRHR, click here.