A support network to empower young people
For young people who lack financial, educational, or emotional support, achieving a life goal can seem impossible. Without a support network, they can lose self-esteem and motivation. Petr didn’t
Greek delicacies with a difference
Some new and innovative food products may surprise people who are used to more traditional Greek cuisine. The company Mediterranean Escargots, which processes snails, is one of the dynamic enterprises
Bulding a new life for young offenders
After serving a prison sentence, returning to normal life can be very challenging. The Postis Association, supported by the European Social Fund, helps those that have left penal institutions and
Learning centre fosters future entrepreneurs
Dimitra Tsambazi was disappointed by the lack of opportunities to specialise in educational fields that interested her. When she got older, she dreamed of giving other children a chance to become
Young Slovenians get a second chance after leaving school
It is hard to find skilled employment after leaving education early. The risk of social exclusion is high. Two young Slovenians, Filip and Jana, turned this difficult situation around: they enrolled
Active youth participation shapes policies of Italian region
Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region has been inviting young citizens to share their hopes, dreams, fears, and aspirations for the region, and Europe, at YOUZ ─ the EU’s first ever youth forum, organised
Unemployed young people master digital skills
Employers in Greece are increasingly looking to hire people with digital skills – particularly digital marketing. That is why the Work Experience Acquisition Programme trains unemployed young people
Young unemployed people are moving forward in life
Young adults who are unemployed or have left education can often lose faith in themselves and feel isolated from society, without a way into further education or a job. Funded by the European Social
Creating pathways to employment for immigrants through language learning
Moving to another country can be a daunting process at the best of times. This process is even more challenging when a person doesn’t speak the local language. Funded by the European Social Fund (ESF)
Disadvantaged people sell art on an innovative web platform
Disadvantaged people including cancer patients often suffer from more than just the symptoms of the disease. Patients can also be faced with social isolation, lack of activity or creative outlet and
