ESF+ Social Innovation + initiative

Innovative Solutions for Refugee Integration and Crisis Mitigation in EU Member States

Supporting refugee integration through training, upskilling, and social inclusion

ICSD has the leading role in the project, “Innovative Solutions for Refugee Integration and Crisis Mitigation in EU Member States,” aims to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine by facilitating the integration and social inclusion of refugees in EU Member States. The project will achieve this through a multi-faceted approach that includes tailored vocational training, upskilling programs, and comprehensive support services for refugees.

The participating organizations bring extensive expertise in social inclusion, a vast network of European partners, and proven capacity in managing complex, multi-country projects. By leveraging social innovation and promoting collaboration among EU member states, the project seeks to build more resilient and inclusive societies.

The project will empower refugees by providing them with the necessary skills and support to rebuild their lives, contribute to their host communities, and mitigate the consequences of the crisis on Member States’ societies and public services.

Programme:  EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PLUS SOCIAL INNOVATION PLUS INITIATIVE (SI+)

Start Date:  01/05/2025

End date:    30/04/2026   Key Information

Contract Agreement: ESF-SI-2024-UA-01-0006 – ISRICM-EU

Countries: Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy

Total budget: 657.902 €

Project Partners

Leader: International Centre for Sustainable Development (ICSD)– GREECE

Partner 2 – AMIS “A More Inclusive Society” (AMIS) – Denmark

Partner 3 – Društvo za razvijanje prostovoljnega dela Novo mesto (DRPDNM) – Slovenia

Partner 4 – Fundación Sieneva (FS) – Spain

Partner 5 – InnoPolis Centre for Innovation and Culture (INNOPOLIS) – Greece

Partner 6 – Nordic Wellbeing Academy (NWA) – Denmark

Partner 7 – NGO Bozhurite – Bulgaria

Partner 8 – IRIS – APS – Istituto Ricerca Internazionale Per Lo Sviluppo (IRIS) – Italy

Partner 9 – Union of Grecia Salentina (UCGS) – Italy