Partners
Arrabal AID
Arrabal AID, Spain, is a non-governmental organization from 1992, whose mission is to improve the social and working conditions of the population, especially of the more vulnerable communities, as to be able to achieve a fairer and more supportive social role model. Arrabal AID, according to its values and principles, gives support to every person, promoting equal opportunities and supporting these communities helping them to reach their goals and achievements in a self-sufficient way.
Rocca di Cerere Geopark
Rocca di Cerere Geopark, Italy, is recognised under the EU Rural Development Policy 2014–2020 as a Local Action Group (LAG), representing a partnership which brings together public, private and civil society organisations from the rural territory of the Province of Enna. Rocca di Cerere Geopark coordinates the mainstay of the implementation of the LEADER approach. It has extensive experience in programming, formulating, implementing and monitoring local actions plans, projects and initiatives to support rural development, sustainable tourism, geo-education and non-formal learning, conservation and protection of the natural and cultural heritage in cooperation with local stakeholders. The organization is also the responsible authority of the Rocca di Cerere UNESCO Global Geopark.
Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)
Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), Cyprus, is a Research and Development organization which focuses on fostering social innovation that can bring about a positive change to local, national, regional and global contexts. CSI is working closely to address market, social, economic and education challenges with governments, local administrative agencies, non for profit agencies, commercial entities, and educational institutions. It encompasses the capability and capacity to identify social needs, design and implement adjusted initiatives and projects and provide for sustainable growth. CSI is focused on the improvement of the Quality of Life for all and leverages Social Innovation to attain Social Justice, to solve Systemic Challenges and develop solutions that may provide opportunities for individuals and organizations.
Athens Lifelong Learning Institute
The Athens Lifelong Learning Institute, Greece, is a research and education institute. It has the mission to foster and enhance innovation processes mainly in the areas of education and lifelong learning, human capital development, knowledge society and social inclusion. The Institute exhibits an active interest in a number of social issues such as social exclusion, discrimination and suppression of human rights. It has a long experience in the development of educational curricula and programmes that keep abreast to the new developments, social demands and European priorities.
Avrasya Genclik Gelisim Dernegi (Youth Eurasia)
Avrasya Genclik Gelisim Dernegi (Youth Eurasia), Turkey, is an association that carries out studies on adults and youth in the fields of environment, sport, art, ecology, social-cultural issues, youth rights, active citizenship, social inclusion and soft skills development for establishing solidarity, cooperation and integration on societies. The organization leaves remarkable positive effects on people with fewer opportunities, as it has sent more than 250 individuals abroad to boost their skills and provide them life changing experience. Its motto is “We Care” and it provides the space where people gather to make real positive changes.
PRISM Impresa Sociale s.r.l.
PRISM Impresa Sociale s.r.l., Italy, is a non-for-profit Social Enterprise with the mission to create equal opportunities for the responsive progress of societies, communities and people – acting as a qualified development agent since 2012. PRISM represents a co-planning hub, open to public and private actors, for the elaboration of tailored development strategies and interventions, aimed at valorizing diversity and sharing the social, cultural and economic resources of local communities from an international perspective. The main areas of intervention, contributing to increased social impact are: Entrepreneurship and Employability; Research, Innovation and new technologies; Social Cohesion, Equity and Equality; Local Development and Sustainability; International Cooperation, Mobility and Youth.