It has been confirmed that 2010 will be the European Year Against Poverty and Social Exclusion. A variety of national and European-wide activities are currently being planned. The European Anti Poverty Network have produced plans to ensure 2010 really makes a difference to people living in poverty.
See: http://news.jgp.co.uk/2008/10/28/important-to-recognise-differences-within-third-sector-organisations/