Centro Ecumenico Diego de Medellin

The Diego de Medellin Ecumenical Centre is a theological and social organisation of an ecumenical nature comprising men and women who coordinate and initiate processes with individual people, church communities, neighbourhood communities and working communities to make a critical contribution to the development of a participatory, fair, welcoming and inclusive society.

General objectives of the triennial plan 2007-2009:

  1. Promote the coordination and strengthen the capacity to influence of Christian communities, ecumenical groups and networks. Equip them to be critical and proactive citizens working for a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable society.
  2. Encourage men and women to develop a gender equity perspective in theological and spiritual reflection.
  3. Strengthen the ecumenical dimensions of churches, communities and Christian organisations through coordinated and committed action in the social and cultural context of the country.
  4. Consolidate the institution to equip it for dealing with contingencies and current challenges.

Latest from Centro Ecumenico Diego de Medellin

Chile: trauma and psychosocial care

Chile: trauma and psychosocial care

Aug 31, 2010

Natural disasters cause significant psychological and social suffering, what do we do about it?

Chile: prioritising participation

Chile: prioritising participation

Aug 31, 2010

ACT members and their partners work with community participation to solve problems after the earthquake

Chile: survivors' camp

Chile: survivors' camp

Aug 31, 2010

People who lost their houses in the tsunami live in camps like Villa Bosquemar

Chile: television report on ACT work

Chile: television report on ACT work

Aug 31, 2010

TV report from 24 Horas, national television news in Chile, on ACT-supported work after the earthquake

Chile: "a successful earthquake"

Chile: "a successful earthquake"

Aug 31, 2010

The earthquake in Chile was bigger than that in Haiti, but killed far fewer people. In this sense it was a "successful earthquake".

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At a glance

  • Based in Santiago, Chile
  • Budget of $190,000
  • 10 members of staff

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