Nostos - Organization for Social Integration 

nostos

Coordinator
Athens, Greece

  

 
Nostos was established in 1995 by the Federation of Pontian Associations of Southern Greece and local Pontian associations as the means to tackle the serious social and economic issues that repatriates from the former U.S.S.R.
faced during their return to Greece after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Having gained experience, Nostos included other socially vulnerable groups with the aim to fight social exclusion and unemployment.

IEKEP - Institute of Training and Vocational Guidance

iekep

Partner
Athens, Greece

 The Institute of Training & Vocational Guidance (IEKEP) founded in 1990, is a private non-profit organization, functioning in the region of Attica as an accredited vocational training center (No 12101107 by Greek Ministry of Employment). IEKEP has over 20 years of expertise in Vocational Guidance (more than 600 vocational training programmes/over 200.000 hours of vocational training/over 12.000 trainees) as well as administration, audit and management procedures.

Since its beginning, IEKEP has been involved in a wide range of projects, programs and research in the fields of vocational guidance, adult education and social inclusion. Our goal has always been to combat social exclusion of vulnerable groups through education and skills upgrading. It is because of this goal that among others we have led and participated in a number of EU and national funded projects targeted to the acquisition and development of skills that can lead to employability, such as Most of our past and recent programs focus on educational activities based on non formal learning for vulnerable groups but also professionals working with them on the field. Through our projects IEKEP has been equipped with the tools that can help people who are outside of employment to search for their existing skills but also learn a vocation.


The Lennox Partnership Limited

tlp

Partner
Glasgow, UK

The Lennox Partnership was created in 1988. Initially established to support the regeneration of the Clydebank area following the demise of the shipbuilding and heavy engineering sectors, and to continue the work of the Scottish Development Agency’s Task Force who were pulling out of the area.

The organisation has evolved over the years, broadening its remit and widening its operational area to include the delivery of services in a number of the 32 Local Authority areas of Scotland.


Double Helix Resources LTD

double helix

Partner
London, UK

Double Helix Resources is a private company, set up in September 2015, by Brian De Lord, with the intention of providing educational and therapeutic consultancy, accredited training and related resources for those working with troubled and vulnerable children and their families. A network of specialist practitioners and researchers supports the company. They are engaged to work on specific initiatives and projects, as the opportunities arise

Elderberry AB

elderberry

Partner
Hagersten, Sweden

www.elderberry.nu

Elderberry AB undertake curriculum development and strategic studies, authoring, testing, editing, evaluating and publishing within: school, youth, adult, teacher Cultural and VET education, mostly with socio-cultural and urban implications. The company is experienced with traditional methods for authoring educational material and training as with eLearning, mobile learning and eCulture. Elderberry also have 20 years of experience as a partner and coordinator of EU projects.

Legacy WM

LEGACY

Partner
Birmingham, UK

Legacy West Midlands was established in 2010 and has Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status. Inspired by the heritage of post-war migrant communities in Birmingham, their work celebrates their relationship with the industrial, architectural, and cultural fabric of the City. Early projects included tracing migrant journeys to Birmingham and developing a local heritage trail. Following the success of earlier projects, Legacy West Midlands adopted four key priorities; Arts, Heritage, Well-being and Community Cohesion.

KISA - Action for Equality, Support, Antiracism

kisa

Partner
Nicosia, Cyprus

KISA is an NGO operating in Cyprus, established in 1998, and its vision is the promotion of an all-inclusive, multicultural society, free of racism, xenophobia and discrimination and where, through the interaction and mutual respect of diverse cultures, there will be equality and respect for the rights of all, irrespective of race, nationality or ethnicity, colour, creed or beliefs, gender, sexual preference or orientation, age, inability or any other diversity. KISA’s action is focused on the fields of Migration, Asylum, Racism, Discrimination and Trafficking, and it includes awareness-raising of the Cypriot society as well as lobbying in order to influence the legal and structural framework, the policies and practices in these fields.

Hypatia Foundation Promoting Equality

hypatia

Partner
Limassol, Cyprus

Hypatia Foundation Promoting Equality was established in February 2015 as a research and action non-profit organization to promote the principles of equality regardless of race, nationality, disability, religion, age or gender in all aspects of social, political and economic life.

Hypatia is dedicated to monitor and develop policy promoting gender equality. It also committed to eliminate discrimination at all levels of social, political and economic life, placing particular focus on employment, the education system and the functioning of public institutions.

Hypatia is a member of the National Committee of the National Mechanism for Women’s Rights. In that capacity, Hypatia advises the Council of Ministers on policies, programmes and legislation promoting women’s rights but also contributes to the sensitization of the public sector on equality issues.


Teatr Brama

teatrPartner
Goleniów, Poland

Theatr Brama is a cultural and educational organization, founded in Goleniów by Daniel Jacewicz as a drama circle in 1996. It then became the home theatre of the Goleniow Culture House. Brama brings together a large number of creative young people. The theatre spends most of the year performing around Poland and throughout the world. The ensemble is a diverse group dedicated to a common artistic goal realized by researching the heights and depths of emotion, recalling heritage and reacting to the reality of life.