Partners

CRESOL (Cultural Association for Art and Creativity in Social, Sustainable, and Solidarity Development) was founded in 2015 to foster a more inclusive, sustainable, and socially balanced model of development. Guided by education, training, and awareness, we use art and creativity as tools to promote social and environmental change. Our work includes innovative adult education programs, research in communication strategies, and collaborations with governments, councils, and associations to address environmental and social issues. With nine years of experience, we specialize in training disadvantaged adults—often from rural or immigrant backgrounds—and secondary education teachers, aiming to improve opportunities and skills through non-formal education and initiatives aligned with ERASMUS+ goals and the SDGs.

LAALMA Acción Climática is an initiative dedicated to addressing the environmental and social challenges caused by climate change, with a particular focus on rural areas. Its work is grounded in education, research, and community engagement, aiming to strengthen local resilience and support a just and sustainable transition. With a strong presence in European initiatives such as the Rural Pact Community Platform and the European Climate Pact, LAALMA aligns its activities with broader EU priorities on rural revitalisation and climate action. Its work focuses on a diverse range of learners, with special attention to older adults in rural communities—recognising their valuable traditional knowledge—as well as educators, community leaders, and young people. Through intergenerational programmes, tailored training activities, and citizen science initiatives, LAALMA fosters knowledge exchange, empowers communities, and promotes active engagement in climate action.

ALMA ALGARVIA – Association for the Valorisation and Qualification of the Algarve Region is a non-profit organisation founded in 2008, dedicated to promoting sustainable development, education, skills development, and social inclusion in the Algarve region. We work in partnership with municipalities, schools, companies, and national and European organisations to create opportunities for learning, civic participation, and the enhancement of local resources and communities. Through educational projects, environmental awareness initiatives, adult learning programmes, and social innovation activities, we contribute to the development of skills and the creation of a more sustainable, inclusive, and participatory society. We believe that knowledge, cooperation, and the empowerment of people are essential to strengthening territories and building a better future for local communities.

HARP was born from the idea of professionals in the fields of informal education, contemporary art, and heritage. It has established collaborations and agreements with public and private entities to initiate a process of reinterpreting cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, and to contribute to the reconstruction of the social fabric through tailored actions developed through active participation and community engagement. Specifically, it offers workshops and informal education activities in various social and regional contexts to foster a sense of belonging by encouraging the participatory construction of new narratives. The association has developed expertise in training, cultural planning, and community art, which it has integrated into the implementation of numerous local, national, and international projects aimed at co-constructing cultural well-being through the use of the Pre-Texts protocol and collaboration with research centers in Italy and abroad. Working with small, marginalized communities, ensuring museum accessibility and mediation for vulnerable individuals, and focusing on the emotional sustainability of participatory processes have become the association's primary goals, thanks to an awareness of the social value of art as a transformative tool that fosters well-being.