About
ELISAN was set up on January 28th, 2008 at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels and is an INGO enjoying participatory status with the Council of Europe. It is a reflection tool for analysis, mutual learning, exchange of experiences and partnerships.
The ELISAN network is open to European territorial communities, as well as town networks, experts in local social action and European networks working in the field of social action or interested in working to develop a social Europe which guarantees the basic rights of all citizens.
ELISAN governing bodies are elected for 3 years and are composed of: an Administrative Board, a Steering and an expert Committee.
The ELISAN network is open to European territorial communities, town networks, experts in local social action and European networks acting in the field of social action or interested in developing a social Europe which guarantees the basic rights of all citizens.
Our Mission
Local and Regional communities, maintaining social cohesion in most of the European States, have a vital role to play in advancing towards a stronger social Europe which is respectful of national models and acting as closely as possible to the citizens.
It is the ambition of the ELISAN network to speak up for elected representatives for local social action at European level.
Our Vision
ELISAN's action is based on 3 principles: subsidiarity; social cohesion; territorial cohesion.