Applicant

• JumpIN Hub, founded in 2019 in Portugal, is a non-profit promoting innovation and entrepreneurship for social and business development. It focuses on education in socio-cultural, personal development, and professional qualification areas, using non-formal methods for young people and adults. The organization supports entrepreneurial skills, manages developmental projects, and emphasizes local value enhancement. It also fosters citizenship, equal opportunities, and social and economic inclusion while collaborating with educational institutions to tackle issues like early school leaving and bullying.

Partners

1. Education In Progress is a non-profit focused on social engagement, European projects, and educational training. It specializes in creating international, intercultural opportunities for personal and professional growth, leveraging its 10-year experience in the ERASMUS programme. The organization emphasizes European mobility, language proficiency, employability, and skills development like creativity and problem-solving. It maintains broad partnerships with educational and social entities at various levels to promote European awareness, active citizenship, and entrepreneurial skills. Education In Progress also offers quality accommodations and conference services for an enhanced mobility experience.
2. Edukopro is an SME organization committed to enhancing education by partnering with schools, families, teachers, and students. They aim to cultivate a learning culture, contributing to student success through programs that develop critical thinking skills, reduce educator stress, and promote inclusive education for children with disabilities. Edukopro leverages social media and web development to connect schools digitally. Their collaboration with the publishing house “Vrijeme” has expanded their expertise in publishing educational materials.
3. LIFE4YOU is an innovative enterprise established to introduce new thinking in schools, communities, and society. With staff experienced in Erasmus+ programs, they bring expertise from ideation to implementation in various projects. LIFE4YOU specializes in micro-learning systems for schools, focusing on climate change and nature-related topics. Founded by two educators who recognized the learning potential in children's playtime, LIFE4YOU conducts workshops in local woods, teaching biodiversity since 2017. Additionally, the company is involved in web development and dissemination strategies, contributing to its diverse educational offerings and impact.
4. Coaching Bulgaria Association (CBA), established in 2007, is a non-profit body promoting coaching best practices in Bulgaria. It aims to enhance coaching standards and significantly impact individuals, organizations, and society. The CBA focuses on developing coaching approaches, supporting member interests, collaborating with businesses and educational institutions for developmental practices, and conducting research in related fields. Upholding values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and respect, the CBA is dedicated to maintaining high standards and a positive image for the coaching profession.
5. Pi Youth Association, established in 2014 in Turkey, empowers young individuals by promoting skills, knowledge, and positive behaviours, aligning with the EU, Council of Europe, and UN principles. Focusing on youth rights and issues, it emphasizes volunteering, civil society development, technology-based growth, healthy living, and social media analysis. Targeting 15-30-year-olds, especially women, refugees, and the disabled, the association actively works on youth's personal and rights-related development. Committed to transparency, it adheres to the European Youth Strategy, publishes annual reports online, and supports donor rights initiatives.
6. Vezirköprü Doğa ve Spor Tutkunları, initially an informal youth group focused on environmental and sports activities, evolved into an NGO under the leadership of Mr. Bülent ÇAM. Expanding after a successful national project on bicycle use for nature protection, the group now aims to enhance its international presence and access to EU programs. Operated entirely by volunteers, the organization is dedicated to broadening its impact in the local community, particularly among young people, through participation in transnational projects.
7. Smart Idea - established in 2017, is a private enterprise developing and implementing innovative educational methodologies, tools, and digitalization strategies. Their services encompass creating new curricula for all educational stages, training pedagogical staff, formulating leadership strategies, including digital leadership, and designing online learning resources and distance learning courses. They also offer entrepreneurship training and coaching for young entrepreneurs, implement quality assurance in vocational education with supportive software, and conduct educational studies, research, and expert assessments. Smart Idea is also engaged in implementing ISO standards in educational organizations. Recently, the company has focused on introducing new learning and management techniques in schools and actively participates in educational conferences in Slovenia and Italy.