DIAKONIA of the Americas and Caribbean
Leading the church in compassion and justice
An ecumenical group of Christian diaconal communities in North America, the Caribbean, Central America, & South America.
DIAKONIA of the Americas and Caribbean (DOTAC) is one of three regional groups of the DIAKONIA World Federation of Diaconal Associations and Diaconal Communities, which furthers the understanding of the diaconate, provides a network of mutual relationships crossing church traditions and cultural boundaries, and provides a forum for discussion of diaconal issues including social justice and reconciliation.
DIAKONIA offers an international and ecumenical community of diaconal friendship, connecting us in diversity and commonality.
DIAKONIA broadens our worldview and deepens our sense of diaconal vocation.
DIAKONIA reminds the church of God’s call to service, justice, compassion, and peace for creation, and assists us in living out our ministries in the world with vision and hope.
The church is not the church without diakonia.
DIAKONIA World Federation (DWF)
DIAKONIA Region Africa Europe (DRAE)
DIAKONIA Asia Pacific (DAP)
Find out more about the DIAKONIA structure here.
For DIAKONIA news, please go to the DIAKONIA World Federation Facebook group.
2025 DIAKONIA World Assembly
Dates: 7-12th July, 2025
Moshi, Tanzania
the first DIAKONIA World Assembly in Africa
Invitation Letter Moshi – English
Registration is now open – please use the link
The deadline for registration is 31st December 2024.
The cost of the Assembly is 880 Euro and should be paid into DWF’s account in Sparkasse Ansbach at the latest 28th February 2025. All payments must be made in Euro.
Payee: DIAKONIA Weltbund e.V.
Bank: Sparkasse Ansbach
Address of the bank: Sparkassenplatz 1, 91522 Ansbach, Germany
IBAN: DE58 7655 0000 0008 9600 15
BIC/Swift Code: BYLADEM1ANS
Ref: Moshi_your name
It is possible to register after 31st December 2024 but then a surcharge of 15% will apply (= 1012€). The very last date to register is 28th February 2025.
The Executive Committee and the Moshi Planning Committee are aware of the increasing costs for all of us. We have managed to keep the registration cost very reasonable, and consistent with the previous two Assemblies. We hope it will enable many people from our Member Organisations to attend the Assembly. The Assembly registration fee covers accommodation, transfer from/to Kilimanjaro airport, shuttle service to/from the hotel in the morning and evening if required, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, water, the local excursion planned in the program, the lectures and the workshops.
Flight costs, additional excursions and sightseeing and other transfers are not included in the price.
Arrival on Monday 7th July for registration, welcome and evening reception program, Assembly program from 8th-11th July, and departure on 12th July.
(Or people may arrive early or leave later for sightseeing).
An activity of DIAKONIA World Federation in collaboration with Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT) – Northern Diocese.