EPNA is a European, practice-oriented learning and action network for professionals and experts working to combat antisemitism. Its members come from a wide range of civil society sectors and bring with them diverse expertise and hands-on experience.

EPNA offers organisations and individuals a professional, supportive environment in which they can share best practices and develop innovative strategies. Working groups form the network’s central collaborative infrastructure, bringing together organisations with complementary expertise in fields where combating antisemitism is essential. Members connect regularly through digital check-ins and face-to-face workshops and conferences.

The outcomes of this work reach beyond the network itself: EPNA shares findings and recommendations with policymakers at international, European and national levels. The network also communicates its work publicly through its own website and social media presence, as well as through publications by member organisations.

While EPNA’s primary focus is antisemitism, organisations working on racism, extremism, and other forms of discrimination with structural overlaps are explicitly welcome as members. EPNA is committed to the widest possible diversity among its members — from Jewish associations and anti-racist grassroots organisations to sports clubs.

The network currently comprises over 100 organisations across Europe, the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region, and the US, and continues to grow, closing geographical gaps and broadening the range of organisations represented.

EPNA is part of DialoguePerspectives. Discussing Religions and Worldviews e.V., a Berlin-based European platform committed to shaping Europe’s present and future by strengthening plurality and democracy. EPNA is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

• Build a Strong Network: The goal is to create a resilient and sustainable support system for collaboration and resource sharing across Europe.
• Learn and Understand: EPNA aims to deepen our understanding of the challenges faced by those combating antisemitism, learning from shared experiences and expertise.
• Identify Future Practices: Through the collaborative process, practitioners identify effective strategies for countering antisemitism and evaluate their applicability in future contexts.
• Enhance Visibility: While emphasizing internal communication, efforts are also made to enhance the public visibility of all our members, with elected spokespersons and media formats like podcasts playing a vital role.

Our network employs various strategies to drive meaningful change:

• Check-Ins: Regular check-ins via zoom will facilitate open communication among its members. These meetings will allow us to share updates, progress, and challenges, fostering a strong sense of community.
• Working Groups: To facilitate focused discussions and collaboration, we will organise working groups dedicated to specific topics related to combating antisemitism. These groups will provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of challenges, exchange of expertise, and the fostering of collaboration.
• Workshops: We will organise a total of five workshops across Europe, providing valuable insights, tools, and resources to enhance our individual and collective efforts against antisemitism. Travel expenses may be partially or fully covered by our travel fund.
• European Alliance Programme: Network members are provided with support and funding for innovative projects and initiatives that foster bilateral and multilateral cooperation to counter antisemitism.
• Conference: At our conference in spring 2025 we will bring together our network members with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, European decision makers and journalists to present and discuss our findings.

Your active participation and contribution are integral to the success of the European Practitioners Network against Antisemitism. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Attend Meetings: You could engage in our regular check-ins and participate in our working groups, workshops, and conference to share your insights, experiences, and strategies for combating antisemitism.
• Supply Information: Help create a better understanding of the social and political challenges you face in your work. Sharing information about your experiences will enrich our collective knowledge and inform our strategies.
• Become Part of the European Alliance Programme: Participate in our programme and develop projects that promote bi- and multilateral cooperation among network members.