The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is an umbrella organisation that serves as a European liaison platform for its members to exchange their experience on family support and discuss family policy issues. FAFCE has 19 Member organisations and 8 associated members from 16 Countries. It ensures an institutional representation of families both towards the European Union and the Council of Europe. Inspired by the social teaching of the Catholic Church, FAFCE promotes the beauty of the family, its wealth and the dignity of each of its members. The Federation holds a participatory status with the Council of Europe and is a member of the Fundamental Rights Platform of the European Union. The General secretariat is based in Brussels.