Who we are
Project Partners
ŽENA
- Coordinator -
About ŽENA
The association “ŽENA” was established in 2002. The primary goal of the association was the inclusion and employment of women from rural areas and the development of innovative social services for the elderly and infirm. The association operates in the Šibenik-Knin County and throughout Croatia. Currently, the association has 34 employees, two fully equipped spaces, and four vehicles for fieldwork. It is recognized as a partner to the public sector in implementing projects supporting the social inclusion of unemployed individuals, lifelong learning activities, and the development of innovative social services. Through its projects, it has reached approximately 10,000 people.
Veleuciliste u Sibeniku
About Veleuciliste u Sibeniku
Šibenik University of Applied Sciences was first established in 2006 and has been educating young students on bachelor and master levels in the fields of social and technical sciences and biomedicine and healthcare. The aim of the institution is to provide programs of high quality that will enable responsible young experts to become the carriers of future development for the local, national and international community especially since we are the only higher education institution in the county.
AFEdemy, Academy on Age-Friendly Environments in Europe BV
About AFEdemy
AFEdemy, a private limited company in Gouda, Netherlands, was founded in May 2017. It engages in European networks and projects to address the implementation of WHO’s age-friendly cities concept. AFEdemy’s mission is to build capacity for stakeholders in smart, healthy, age-friendly environments. Target groups include older adults, public authorities, architects, healthcare institutions, and research and ICT agencies. Services offered are: optimising innovation management and funding, co-creating educational frameworks, implementing interactive learning and virtual libraries, shaping social policy, providing research insights and strategies, and fostering networking and target group involvement.
Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus"
About Diophantus
Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus” (CTI) is one of the most prestigious Research and Development centers in Greece with a notable presence in European level via the participation in several European projects and various associations. CTI conducts research and innovation in information and communication technologies and particular emphasis is placed on education, by developing and deploying digital technologies in education and lifelong learning; formulating innovative educational materials; and administrating the Greek School Network; and supporting the organization and operation of the electronic infrastructure of the Greek Ministry of Education, and all the educational units in Greece.
SHINE 2Europe
About SHINE 2Europe
“SHINE aims to promote inclusive communities, by delivering research services and support to the implementation of tech-Savvy, Healthy and INclusivE solutions (SHINE) in Europe, with a vision of fostering societal growth and inclusiveness, by sharing good practices, promoting networking between different stakeholders and countries and developing relevant projects.
SHINE promotes inclusive societies for all. What we foster is to help imagining a society that is already built considering the different needs of all citizens and creating holistic solutions that can help them to be happy and have a fulfilled life.”
Universidade do Porto
About Universidade do Porto
The University of Porto (U.Porto), Portugal’s second largest university, is a prestigious teaching and research institution with over 30,000 students and significant contributions to national scientific output. It accounts for 25% of Portugal’s annual ISI-indexed papers and holds 297 active patents. Porto4Ageing, U.Porto’s Competence Centre on Active and Healthy Ageing, is a four-star Reference Site of the EIP-AHA. It leads a network of 90+ regional partners, fostering innovation and cooperation in active ageing. Porto4Ageing also manages the EIT Health Hub, promoting health innovation in Northern Portugal, and coordinates the national network for healthy ageing, RePEnSA.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
About THUAS
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS, Stichting Hoger Beroepsonderwijs Haaglanden) is a large Dutch university of applied sciences with approximately 25,000 students , with several campuses located in the Province of South Holland in The Netherlands. The main campus is located in The Hague. The university was established in 1987. Our activities are value-driven and within this are the European values of human rights; tolerance; inclusion; solidarity and equality at its core. The research conducted at THUAS is practice-based and innovative. THUAS has a strong background in age-friendly cities and participatory action research (Research Group of Urban Ageing and the Centre of Expertise Governance of Urban Transitions).
Associated Partners
SHINE 2Europe
SHINE 2Europe
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