KMOP, as part of the PROSECO project, is exploring how public procurement can become a tool for greater social impact. To make this topic easier to understand, KMOP has developed a series of short videos featuring Maria Moya Garrido, project manager of the PROSECO project at KMOP. But what exactly is public procurement? And how
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We are pleased to share the 7th SECON newsletter, highlighting the latest activities and insights from across the project as partners continue working to strengthen the social economy in Europe. This edition recaps the interregional meeting in Mannheim, Germany, where the project team engaged in policy round tables, visited local social economy initiatives, and toured SAP
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KMOP Policy Center invites youth workers in Belgium to join the “Youth for Inclusive Communities” to deepen their skills in participatory design and empower young people to shape inclusive local communities. The journey begins with an international Train-the-Trainers programme in Strasbourg, France (14–17 September) and continues over 12 months through training, mentoring and collaboration with
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KMOP, in cooperation with the Region of Peloponnese, has published a new report capturing three years of collaboration between nine European regions to strengthen social economy enterprises in rural areas. Developed within the Interreg Europe SECON project, it demonstrates how social economy can help address unemployment, social exclusion and regional inequalities through more effective public
Recognising the signs of gender-based violence, understanding healthy relationships and knowing how to respond when someone needs support are essential skills for creating safer communities, both online and offline. To support this goal, KMOP launches the free online platform “Shield”, designed for young people, educators, youth workers and anyone interested in promoting safer digital environments.
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15,000 people supported through today’s most pressing social challenges For nearly five decades, KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre has been working to improve individual and social wellbeing by addressing the challenges faced by people and communities. From mental health and child protection to education, equality, democratic participation and climate resilience, we develop practical,
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KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre held the event “Addressing Racism: From the Lessons of the Past to the Challenges of Today” on Tuesday, 14 July, in Piraeus, bringing together approximately 40 representatives of the educational community, policy makers, and civil society organisations, as well as young people. The event highlighted remembrance as an
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KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre is launching a new free training programme for professionals, organisations, and caregivers working with young people with intellectual disabilities. The programme, developed as part of the European PR.I.S.C.I.L.LA project, the programme aims to prevent online sexual cyberbullying by strengthening the knowledge and skills of those who support young
How can rural regions create better opportunities for young people to live, work and thrive? To explore this challenge and identify practical policy solutions, KMOP participated in the Steering Group Meeting of the “Rural Youth Future” project, which took place on 30 June–1 July 2026 in Vrdnik, Serbia, hosted by the Regional Development Agency Bačka.
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A unique and interactive celebration dedicated to the power of coexistence, cultural exchange and human connection took place in Piraeus on 19 June 2026. The event, “Different Roots, Shared Futures: A Celebration of Community & Storytelling”, organised by KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre as part of Refugee Week Greece, created an open, vibrant