Osuma: inspiring competitors to become co-operators
In Finnish, ‘Osuma’ means ‘hit’: hitting the target and being successful. It's the perfect name for a project set up to bring together professionals who have applied for EU funding, and to help their
Online Homework Help Service has hidden benefits
In Finland, an Online Homework Help Service isn't just helping young people with their homework – it's also helping higher education students to learn digital and communication skills, and giving them
Fun peer-to-peer activities improve wellbeing
In Finland, young people are being taught how to create fun and interesting activities for their peers, which don’t only improve everyone's wellbeing, but promote social empowerment too. The Höntsä
New strategies to prevent homelessness in Finland
New city-level strategies for preventing homelessness are being built across Finland, thanks to a four-year project funded by the European Social Fund. "Municipal Strategies to Prevent Homelessness"
Multiculturalism Festival creates new modern citizens
Children at three Croatian elementary schools have been widening their world knowledge with a Festival of Multiculturalism. “For the past nine months, students have been working hard and learning with
Making Time for Leaders... and inspiring others
Time for Leaders is a national initiative to encourage leadership skills within the Lithuanian education system. Leadership management is a relatively new concept in Lithuania, but by establishing a
‘Out of the woods’ and into nature: Olivier’s story
For as long as he can remember, Olivier has known that he wanted to work outdoors, in nature. He also knew that he wanted to make his own decisions and have some autonomy in his professional life
New employment strategies lead to social inclusion
For some people who have been unemployed for a long time, getting back into work can be a daunting prospect. In central Jutland, Denmark, an ESF-funded project is developing new strategies to create
Helping entrepreneurs turn creativity into business
For many creative people, running a business can mean learning commercial skills that take them out of their comfort zone. It’s one thing to have creative talent, but quite another to know how to grow
Greater social responsibility for Greater Paris projects
Over the next few years, the Île-de-France region – which includes Paris and its surrounding areas – will see some big changes in its infrastructure. New transportation and housing developments will
