AE2O is a nonprofit organization promoting second chance education for disadvantaged young people aged 15 to 25 who dropped out of school due to social, emotional, or family difficulties. It runs the Second Chance School of Matosinhos (E2OM), the first of its kind in Portugal since 2008 and a member of the E2C-Europe network. The school provides a positive, art-based curriculum and holistic education, helping students develop Individual Training Plans that combine academic certifications, vocational training, and personal and social skills. AE2O supports the recognition and validation of competences and offers a pathway to 6th, 9th, or 12th-grade equivalencies. Its success has inspired similar initiatives across Portugal, leading to the creation of a national network and legal framework in 2019. AE2O also engages in international projects, youth exchanges, and training courses, leveraging arts and creativity to foster social inclusion and personal development for vulnerable youth.
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The CRHACK LAB FOLIGNO 4D was created to help young people develop an addiction to innovative thinking and to acquire a conscious digital practical culture, exposing them in advance to the most advanced technologies to prepare them for the new jobs that will arise in the next decade.
Address: Via A. Vici, 8/b – Foligno 06034 (PG) – ITALY
Website: weare@crowddreaminganew.world
Contact email: clf4d.eu
Artit is a cultural tech organization dedicated to empowering artists and connecting them with career-enhancing opportunities. Our platform enables artists of all backgrounds to build online portfolios, network with businesses, professionals, and art enthusiasts, and access opportunities like exhibitions, residencies, and awards to grow their careers.
We actively participate in EU-funded projects addressing societal and environmental issues, using our artist community’s creativity to drive impactful dialogues and social change.
With thousands of artists, many focusing on socially and environmentally relevant themes, Artit fosters artistic expression and collaboration. As we grow, Artit is becoming a global hub for artists, celebrating creativity and building meaningful connections. By combining portfolio-building, exposure, and involvement in EU projects, we empower artists to inspire change and contribute to a more connected, socially aware art world.
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SiripArte is an association that uses art as an educational tool to combat educational poverty, promote inclusion, and foster creativity. Founded by teachers Vanessa Correro and Marco Gabriel Perli, it aims to inspire individuals of all ages through art, enhancing awareness of cultural heritage and contemporary art’s value. SiripArte designs interdisciplinary workshops that encourage learners to engage with renowned artworks and create original pieces, fostering self-awareness and connection to their history and territory.
The association works with diverse age groups and socio-cultural backgrounds, collaborating with schools, adults, and special needs learners. It has participated in Erasmus+ projects and organized numerous art initiatives, including exhibitions, training courses, and workshops on sustainability and urban regeneration. Recent projects include “smART – Using ART to do my part” (Erasmus+), educational exhibitions on local cultural heritage, and “The Form of Light,” exploring the works of Perugino and Burri. SiripArte’s activities highlight art’s transformative role in education and social inclusion.
Address: Via Camparca, 10, 06062, Città della Pieve (Pg),- ITALY
Website: www.facebook.com/www.laboratorisiriparte
Contact email: laboratorisiriparte@gmail.com
