EFID was a joint programme led by foundations. Its mission was to improve the lives of people with dementia by enabling dementia-friendly and inclusive environments in communities across Europe. EFID supported local organisations active on dementia-friendly initiatives through award and grant making, capacity development and networking.
The EFID awards “Living well with Dementia in the Community”, launched in 2012 and 2014, supported 20 projects in 11 countries that encouraged the dissemination of good practice and gave people with dementia a stronger voice in their communities.
In 2015-2016, EFID strengthened the community of practitioners working on dementia in Europe through a “Capacity Strengthening Fund”. The Fund supported joint-projects and go-and-see visits that created partnerships and shared learning among practitioners.
In spring 2017, the awards “Valuing the expertise of people living with dementia” selected 12 more initiatives that value the expertise of people with dementia and create the condition for peer-support and public expression.
In November 2020, EFID concluded by rewarding 9 initiatives, amongst its cohort of previous partners organisations, for their efforts to help people living with dementia who have been particularly hit by the C-19 pandemic. The awards “Spreading a Legacy for the Future” also recognised the organisations that continue spreading the EFID legacy in the years to come.
Awardees were chosen for their ability to adapt creatively to the current situation while maintaining and creating partnerships with different stakeholders and listening to the needs of their communities.
For 10 years, EFID acted as a catalyst for creating learning and partnerships among the awardees and other organisations. A series of workshops and conferences have been organised over the years. Read more about EFID’s workshops…
EFID, as a joint programme, involved several foundations from across Europe. They were: