- www.aps.edu.pl
- acronym APS
Maria Grzegorzewska University (APS) is a public university in Warsaw, Poland.
AKADEMIA PEDAGOGIKI SPECJALNEJ IM.MARII GRZEGORZEWSKIEJ
The university is a leader in research in social sciences, such as education, social work, sociology and psychology, as well as in humanities, promoting research in philosophy and interdisciplinary settings.
APS was founded in 1922 as an institute funded by the state, showcasing its long tradition and presence in offering high-quality higher education in Poland.
Our Management & Research Team
Dr. Dawid Ścigała
- www.kainotomia.com.gr
- acronym KAINOTOMIA
“KAINOTOMIA” is a Lifelong Learning Centre (K.DI.VI.M) in Greece, which is active in the field of Vocational Education and Training.
KAINOTOMIA & SIA EE
KAINOTOMIA has implemented more than 60 continuing vocational training programmes for unemployed people, teachers of all levels of education, higher education students, employees/self-employed and vulnerable social groups, for the development of professional opportunities and their promotion and integration into the labour market and society in general, through innovative programmes.
“KAINOTOMIA” provides consultancy services to enterprises and support and advisory services to trainees to facilitate their (re)entry into the labour market.
“KAINOTOMIA” has participated in several national projects, offering a high degree of expertise in training in modern fields, combining them with those that are in high demand in the labour market to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of trainees for their integration into the labour market.
Furthermore, “KAINOTOMIA” participates in co-funded national programmes called “local development and entrepreneurship projects for unemployed people based on specific local needs and development potential”.
Our Management & Research Team
Mr. Mike Triantafillou, Mrs. Eleni Sofia Balafa
- www.lambdawarszawa.org
- acronym Lambda
Lambda Warszawa, based in Warsaw, Poland, is the oldest continuously operating organisation in the country dedicated to the welfare, rights, and empowerment of LGBTQIA+ people.
Stowarzyszenie Lambda Warszawa
It serves as a pillar of support and advocacy for the rainbow community, offering a wide spectrum of services that address the legal, psychological, social, and educational needs.
Lambda Warszawa delivers a comprehensive range of direct support, like the support helpline, emergency shelter, short-term psychotherapy and legal advice services for the LGBTQIA+ community. Beyond direct services, it is deeply engaged in advocacy work aimed at systemic change – the organisation monitors the legal and social situation of queer people in Poland, intervenes in cases of discrimination and hate crime, and participates in public discourse on equality legislation and policy. Lambda Warszawa is also home to Poland’s largest and oldest LGBTQIA+ archive and QueerMuseum, collecting a wide variety of books, legal documents, recordings and memorabilia.
Lambda Warszawa participates in a wide variety of projects, both domestic and European, aimed at a systemic change in a wide range of sectors.
- www.unito.it
- acronym UniTo
The University of Torino (UniTo) stands as one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed academic institutions, with a rich history dating back centuries.
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
With approximately 70,500 students, 3,650 academic, administrative, and technical staff, along with 1,800 post-graduate and post-doctoral students, UniTo operates across 120 buildings in Torino and Piedmont, shaping itself as a bustling “city within a city.”
Renowned for its cultural contributions and cutting-edge research, UniTo offers a diverse array of courses spanning traditional disciplines like history, law, and medicine, while also pioneering in modern fields such as food science, social politics, and communication sciences. Noteworthy research centers in Medical Diagnostics, Biosensoristics, and Nanotechnologies underline UniTo’s commitment to excellence.
Actively engaged internationally, UniTo participates in numerous collaborative projects, offers bi-national degrees and international PhD programs, and maintains over 600 formal cooperation agreements with institutions worldwide.
Emphasizing internationalization, UniTo facilitates mobility programs and hosts visiting scholars and students, promoting a dynamic academic environment.
Our Management & Research Team
Dr. Claudio Longobard, Dr. Sofia Mastrokoukou
- www.susic.es
- acronym SUSIC
SUSIC is an association founded in 2019 in Valencia, Spain, dedicated to promoting collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange within its field of activity.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES AND COMPETENCES
It brings together professionals, institutions, and stakeholders with the aim of fostering development, supporting education, and addressing current and future challenges in a structured and cooperative environment.
The association is also actively involved in European projects, contributing to international cooperation and the development of initiatives aligned with European priorities. Through these projects, SUSIC strengthens partnerships across countries and promotes the exchange of best practices at an international level.
Through its initiatives, SUSIC encourages the sharing of expertise, the creation of strategic projects, and the continuous improvement of professional skills. It is committed to building a strong community that contributes to innovation, sustainable development, and new opportunities for its members and society as a whole.
Our Management & Research Team
Mrs. Cécile Sauvage, Mr. Gabriel Herenio
- www.florida.es
- acronym FLORIDA
Florida Centre de Formació, Coop. V. (FLORIDA), founded in 1977 in Valencia (Spain), is a worker cooperative with extensive experience in education and training across all levels, including Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Primary and Secondary Education, and Early Childhood Education.
FLORIDA CENTRE DE FORMACIÓ, COOP. V
Our Management & Research Team
Mr. Eduardo Lazaro (Project Manager), PhD M. Pilar Ortega-Leal (Researcher), PhD Sonia Renovell-Rico (Researcher)
- www.microkosmos.org
- acronym Microkosmos
Microkosmos is a non-profit cultural and educational association in Turin, Italy. The association’s work is based on the principles of sustainability, accessibility and inclusion, actively supporting equal access to educational and social contexts for every individual.
Microkosmos - Associazione Culturale Italo-Ellenica per la Formazione
Microkosmos orients its work towards the provision of young people with the basic soft and digital skills necessary for navigating through the modern professional, social and educational realities.
This autonomous and pluralistic volunteer organization operates in the fields of culture, music, cinema, theater, sociality, solidarity, and education to promote human and cultural values and capture urban reality through its organizational structure based on the principles of equality, freedom, and solidarity.
Our Management & Research Team
Mrs. Irene Valachis Ferro
EFTOPIA LTD
Its main objective is to provide educational institutions of every level (primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational education, non-formal education) with innovative technical equipment and solutions, in order to assist them with the digitalisation of their educational materials, as well as in rendering their actions more inclusive, accessible and innovative.
The organisation puts a strong emphasis in the support of educational institutions in disadvantaged areas, directly assisting students and educational staff with disabilities and/or less opportunities.
EFTOPIA is focused on developing resources and tools that promote the inclusion of marginalised and disadvantaged groups in traditional educational settings, making sure that no student is left behind, regardless of their cultural, linguistic, social or economic background.
Through its actions, the organisation aims to promote and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set in the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations, with a special focus in the fields of education, protection of the environment and justice.
EFTOPIA aims to become a bridge between traditional educational spaces and innovation, bringing newer generations of students and educators in contact with innovative technologies, promoting social and educational inclusion and prosperity.
Our Management & Research Team
Mr. Angelos Chalkiadakis, Mr. Dimopoulos Spyridon