Since 1990, the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) has been an independent network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and groups involved in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the Member States of the European Union. At present, EAPN is a network of: * 31 National Networks of voluntary organisations and grassroots groups. * 13 European Organisations. The membership of EAPN is involved in a variety of activities aimed at combating poverty and social exclusion including, education and training activities, service provision and activities aimed at the participation and empowerment of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion. Together the membership of EAPN aims to put the fight against poverty high on the agenda of the EU and to ensure cooperation at EU level aimed at the eradication of poverty and social exclusion. EAPN has consultative status with the Council of Europe, and is a founding member of the Platform of European Social NGOs. Follow our updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAPNEurope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAntiPovertyNetwork - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/EAPNEurope