Know and Can Association (SDRUDZENIE ZNAM I MOGA)
Bulgaria
Know and Can Association is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in Sofia, Bulgaria, in March 2007. The association focuses on non-formal education and participates in European projects and programs in education, training, human and civil rights, employability, and mobility. It has a strong network of partners across Europe, Latin America, Turkey, Albania, Serbia, and North Macedonia.
The association operates a licensed Center for Career Guidance and Information and is recognized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education as a training provider for enhancing the qualifications of educational staff. The key activities include developing soft and transversal skills, promoting innovative educational techniques, supporting entrepreneurship, and fostering intercultural dialogue. Know and Can targets a diverse audience, including students, young people (especially NEETs), educators, and vulnerable adults, providing them with learning opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
Asociación CON VALORES
Spain
Incubadora CON VALORES is a non-profit organization that bridges the gap between business and social issues by providing entrepreneurship support to people at risk of social exclusion. The organization has a pool of 120 volunteers who are involved in mentoring, supporting small businesses created by marginalized individuals, and offering a 12-week incubation model for developing entrepreneurship skills.
EMPRESAS CON VALORES focuses on generating employment opportunities through social innovation and establishing business ideas for entrepreneurs facing social challenges.
Mise HERo s.r.o.
Czech Republic
Mise HERo is a private company based in the Czech Republic, specializing in applying gamification and experiential education in various contexts, including formal and non-formal educational systems.
The company offers training programs to enhance soft skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. They also design games for different learning purposes and facilitate development programs to support organizational change. Their focus is on using modern educational methods, including gamified learning experiences, to motivate and educate both youth and adults.
Regionalno upravlenie na obrazovanieto-Haskovo
Bulgaria
The Regional Department of Education – Haskovo (RDE) is a public body responsible for managing, organizing, and controlling the educational system in the Haskovo region, Bulgaria.
It operates as a regional administration under the Ministry of Education and Science. RDE oversees 77 schools in the region, provides support for principals, coordinates regional and national strategies, and ensures compliance with state educational standards. It also implements projects funded by European and international financial institutions to support vocational and inclusive education.
ΟΔΥΣΣΕΙΑ ΑΜΚΕ (Odyssea)
Greece
Odyssea is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young vulnerable people to access employment opportunities through vocational and life-skills training. Their programs are designed to bridge the gap between education and the labor market and empower young people to realize their full potential.
They operate a vocational training academy, employability department, and Makerspace FabLab for social innovation. Odyssea is focused on inclusivity, diversity, and providing equal opportunities for local and migrant youth.
