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Danish well-being app prevents early school leaving
In Denmark, adult students are receiving extra help at school via an European Social Fund project: An app that makes it possible to ask for help anonymously and digitally. The aim is that fewer people
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Uma abordagem à redução do abandono escolar precoce que funciona
Depois de concluir o ensino básico, o estudante português Rúben Dhanaraju sentiu-se desapontado com a opção da via científico-humanística, a chamada via regular de ensino, ao descobrir que não
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
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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 –
Estação de rádio global dá voz às crianças
Uma estação de rádio portuguesa feita por e para crianças, transmite competências linguísticas essenciais e estabelece ligações com jovens lusófonos de todo o mundo. Lançada em 2015 e sediada em
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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
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Jovens reclusos reintegram-se na sociedade através da música
Quando os jovens reclusos saem da prisão e regressam à sociedade, podem ter dificuldade em reintegrar-se. Este desafio levou a Sociedade Artística Musical de Pousos (SAMP), em Portugal, a criar um
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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
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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
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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