An Approach to Reduce Early School Leaving that Works
After finishing his basic education, Portuguese student Rúben Dhanaraju was disappointed by traditional options for continued learning finding they did not allow him to combine his education with
Relieving healthcare staff shortages during the COVID-19 crisis
The health sector in Greece was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, placing a huge and unexpected strain on patient care. In this challenging environment, the European Social Fund provided
Polish restaurant shows beauty of world beyond sight
Poland’s capital now has a unique restaurant which serves meals that embrace the sublime world of taste, touch and smell - in complete darkness. Its distinctiveness is also reflected in the name –
Children get a voice at global radio station
A Portuguese radio station is providing essential language skills to children – and making connections with young Portuguese speakers across the globe. Launched in 2015 and based in Leina, Western
New type of learning boosts students’ confidence
Students who are socially excluded or otherwise vulnerable can find it difficult to engage with vocational training. The more social challenges students face, the more likely they are to consider
Young inmates sing their way back to society
When young inmates leave prison and return to society, it can be hard to reintegrate. That's why the Musical Artistic Society of Pousos, Portugal (SAMP), has designed a project that encourages
Hungary provides tailored support to help thousands of people with disabilities to find work
The 'Supporting People With Disabilities' project, from Hungary's National Institute for Social Policy, has helped nearly 14 500 people into work, with a range of tailored employment support. Chronic
How ESF funding supported companies in Greece to survive during COVID-19
Small businesses in Greece have received financial compensation for income lost during COVID-19, thanks to a project from the Greek Ministry of Development and Investments, supported by the ESF. When
Facilitating the transition from school to work
A Slovenian project is supporting more than 2,000 young people with special needs – and reducing discrimination and social exclusion – by helping them to make an easier transition from school to
Healthier brains make a healthier workforce
Finnish universities are helping employees to improve wellbeing and productivity and to be COVID-19 resilient, by using neuroscience expertise to better understand and manage brain health at work
