Partners

Akademia Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna w Lodzi, Poland

The University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz (AHE) is an accredited higher education institution, which in addition to traditional university programs (BA. MA, MSc, PhD) also provides postgraduate studies and courses for various target groups, included adult unemployed job-seekers, youth, students, disabled, seniors, teachers, trainers, people of various professions, migrants, children, disadvantaged youth, unemployed.
AHE is a university focusing on educational research, innovative teaching methodologies and e-learning with scientific expertise. The University is an expert in research and analysis; designing of curricula; implementation of courses, e-learning and development of e-learning platforms, tools, materials; dissemination; courses of creativity, self-development, workshops, seminars; EU projects management.
As an organization, the AHE has many useful contacts with local organizations and institutions. AHE has collaborated in works on many reports; including topics connected to the local and national initiatives in migrants’ inclusion, human rights and art.

CARDET, Cyprus

CARDET (Center for the Advancement of Research & Development in Educational Technology) is the leading research and development centre in the Mediterranean region with global expertise in school education, digital skills, wellbeing, and capacity building. As the largest independent non-profit centre based in Cyprus, CARDET is independently affiliated with universities and institutions from around the world, such as the Yale University, and the International Council of Educational Media. Our team, in partnership with EAEA, has recently developed the lifelong learning strategy 2021-2027 for Cyprus, engaging several ministries, government agencies, social partners, and public and private stakeholders.
CARDET has completed more than 500 initiatives and projects relating to school education, inclusion, digital transformation and digital skills, mental health and wellbeing. CARDET brings together an international team of experts with decades of global expertise in education research and development. Our team has implemented projects in more than 45 countries, several of which were supported by the European Commission, the United Nations Development Program, Microsoft, Google, international agencies and governments around the world.

Istituto Magistrale Giovanni Da San Giovanni, Italy

The Istituto Magistrale Giovanni Da San Giovanni is a high school with about 1200 students, approximately 140 teachers, 15 staff and about 10 caretakers. It offers three main branches of studies: scientific, humanistic and linguistic studies, while it is also involved in Erasmus projects that allow its students to carry out internships abroad. Several courses are also held to obtain foreign language certificates. The school is very inclusive and is attended by a high number of students with different forms of disabilities, supported by a large team of specialised teachers, offering students regular psychological help when required. An outdoor space is available consisting of a garden equipped with a theatre and a gazebo with chairs, boards and laptops for open air lessons.
Since 2017, the school has been part of a network of 10 schools which work together on the issue of cyber bullying. The project is called “Cyberhelp” and it’s based on the method of peer education.

KMOP – Education and Innovation Hub, Greece

KMOP is one of oldest civil society organizations in Greece with 45 years of experience in direct provision of social services and implementation of social initiatives in supporting vulnerable individuals.
KMOP studies and analyses pressing societal challenges in order to understand society, proposes innovative interventions, educates, and develops the know-how to address social issues based on fairness, innovation, sustainability and balanced development. It actively supports individuals and communities through the direct provision of social services and educational opportunities, the implementation of innovative initiatives, research and impactful policy design.
The ultimate goal of KMOP to contribute to effective social-policy design and to lead impactful programmes that promote individual well-being, reduce inequalities, eliminate vulnerabilities, and foster inclusive and sustainable social growth.
Aiming to promote social progress through education, KMOP Education Hub has developed a range of educational programmes for individuals and businesses, helping them to navigate their social ecosystem towards achieving their goals and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future.

The Rural Hub, Ireland

The Rural Hub was first established as an association in 2012 by a group of education, training and rural development professionals as a response to the impact of the economic crisis on small rural villages and towns in Ireland. In 2017, it was established as a Company Limited by Guarantee to continue its actions and further develop the range of activities and services it provides. The Rural Hub works within the rural economy and society in Ireland. Through our work in Erasmus+ projects, our aim is to bring educational innovation to our rural communities, where many services are lacking and where there is a gap in the provision of quality education pathways beyond school education.

The Rural Hub is capable of responding to a wide range of needs due to the diverse skills of the volunteers who support its actions. The Rural Hub has over 15 staff and a number of volunteers. The team have a vast range of skills and expertise in the areas of School, Adult Education, community development and VET, project management, financial management, instructional design and e-learning.

Infinitivity Design Labs, France

Infinitivity Design Labs is an SME studio based in the rural area of the French region of Auvergne, focusing on designing sustainable, meaningful and intrinsically motivating learning experiences, placing education and training in the spotlight of its core mission. The studio is also a French state certified professional training organisation, compliant with official onboarding, delivery and evaluation training standards. IDL focuses on three key activities: game-based learning & gamification, instructional design, training & usability, and artificial intelligence.
IDL is an expert on engagement through gamification, game-based learning, digital storytelling and training. IDL has developed several gamification and digital storytelling approaches and frameworks for the industry & academia and possesses considerable know-how both for the creation of gamified interactive content but also for interactive storytelling, mainly through its ActivePlay infrastructure.
IDL participates as SME partner and writes national and European research projects, such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+. It specialises in the field of instructional design, e-learning, game-based learning and gamification, as well as digital narratives.

UNIC, Cyprus

UNIC is the largest university in Cyprus, with over 11,000 students from over 70 countries across the globe coming together in an innovative and transformative learning space. Located in Nicosia, the country’s capital, and with a presence in 18 other cities worldwide, we are driven by our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, innovation, research, technology, and a continually evolving academic environment. Research at UNIC focuses on a variety of global and local issues, including health, complex networks, social organisation, education, ICT, engineering, and environmental sustainability. Cutting-edge research is carried out in the areas of Educational Technology, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The University, through its participation in projects, either as a partner or coordinator, has developed a wide base of knowledge and expertise in terms of both research output and project management.