Quality, Understanding, Evaluation & Support in Youth Work

by admin | Dec 17, 2025

Quality, Understanding, Evaluation & Support in Youth Work

European Solidarity Corps

Mobility of Youth Workers — ESC Quest

Quality, Understanding, Evaluation & Support in Youth Work

The ESC Quest – Quality, Understanding, Evaluation, Support, Trust project was a learning mobility initiative for youth workers, implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme, supporting the professional development and capacity building of youth workers across Europe.

The project took place from 01/01/2021 to 30/11/2022 in Belgrade, Serbia, and focused on strengthening the quality, impact and sustainability of youth work through transnational learning and collaboration.

Learning mobility projects of youth workers aim to support professionals working with young people by enabling them to acquire new skills, practical tools and international experience, while fostering cooperation, trust and shared understanding across countries.

Activities within such projects may include training courses, seminars, study visits, contact-making events and job-shadowing experiences, contributing to the continuous improvement of youth work practices at local, national and European level.

ESC Quest – Quality, Understanding, Evaluation, Support, Trust project

My Participation

It was a pleasure and an honour for me to participate in the ESC Quest learning mobility project as a youth worker and social entrepreneur, engaging in an international learning process focused on quality development, evaluation and trust-based approaches in youth work.

Through my participation, I actively engaged in training activities and peer exchange, contributing to discussions and shared practices that support the professional growth of youth workers and the creation of inclusive, supportive environments for young people.

This experience strengthened my understanding of how structured learning mobility can empower youth workers to respond more effectively to the evolving needs of young people, while reinforcing collaboration and mutual learning at a European level.

Project Focus & European Impact

The ESC Quest project contributed to the broader objectives of Erasmus+, which aims to:

Boost skills, employability and professional development
Support youth workers through high-quality learning experiences
Promote social inclusion, participation and well-being of young people
Strengthen youth work practices and youth policy at local, national and international level

By participating in this project, I deepened my engagement with European youth work values, reinforcing the importance of learning mobility as a tool for professional empowerment, quality assurance and long-term impact in the youth sector.

Social Economy, Sustainable Business Models & Local Resilience

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Social Economy, Sustainable Business Models & Local Resilience

EU Project

Beyond Crisis

The Beyond Crisis project is a European initiative addressing the priority of improving the business environment and supporting sustainable business models based on social economy.
The project aims to increase systemic awareness and competencies in local territories such as Reggio Emilia (Italy), Cartagena (Spain) and Kassandra (Greece) in order to respond effectively to crises and emerging challenges through innovative partnerships involving social economy actors, public administration, SMEs, businesses and research centres.

A key objective of the project is the development of local action plans for social economy, created with the support of organisations in the partner regions and informed by comparative analysis from international workshops. These plans include strategic frameworks for cooperatives, firms, economic stakeholders and third sector organisations to enhance socioeconomic impact, sustainability and resilience.

The second phase of the project involved a series of five international online and in-person workshops, where partners exchanged experiences, explored best practices and reviewed findings from local analyses in order to strengthen strategic approaches to social economy ecosystems.

Local stakeholder events, including presentations of regional social economy analyses and workshop findings, facilitated peer learning and joint recommendations, reinforcing the role of social economy as an effective tool for sustainable development.
(Source: SEGE)

EU Project — Beyond Crisis

It was a great pleasure and an honour for me to participate in the European project Beyond Crisis, contributing as a social entrepreneur and representative from Greece, and as a member of the Hellenic Association of Women Entrepreneurs (SEGE).

Within this framework, my contribution reflected my professional engagement with social entrepreneurship and value-driven economic models, as well as my commitment to strengthening resilient and sustainable local ecosystems.

Within this context, I:

Presented the framework of Social Entrepreneurship in Greece, drawing from practical experience and contemporary challenges within social economy ecosystems.
Shared concrete proposals and targeted interventions that support sustainable business practices and community-anchored economic growth.
Engaged in peer exchanges with international partners, including local authorities, non-profit organisations and research institutions, to compare models, identify opportunities and co-create strategic insights.
Focused on aligning Greek social entrepreneurship perspectives with broader European priorities related to resilience, inclusion and socially impactful economic development.

This engagement took place through international workshops, exchange sessions and dissemination events, culminating in activities held in locations such as Cartagena, contributing to shared learning and cross-regional cooperation.
(Source: SEGE)

Highlights & Key Contributions

Project Goals

Enhance social economy ecosystems across partner regions
Develop local action plans for social economy
Strengthen partnerships between public bodies, SMEs and community actors
Foster sustainable, crisis-responsive business models
(Source: SEGE)

My Contributions

Bridged Greek social entrepreneurship perspectives with international peers
Shared practical tools and insights for sustainable impact
Contributed to strategic discussions on resilience and social economy
Enhanced the visibility of Greek social economy practices within European dialogue

Companies I’ve Worked With

Social Entrepreneurship, Social Economy & Sustainable Ecosystems

by admin | Dec 17, 2025

Social Entrepreneurship, Social Economy & Sustainable Ecosystems

EU Project

Beyond Crisis

Within the framework of the European project “Beyond Crisis”, I had the honor to contribute as a speaker and representative of Greece, presenting the national perspective on Social Entrepreneurship and the Social Economy, as a member of the Hellenic Association of Women Entrepreneurs (SEGE).

My role focused on the presentation of concrete proposals, practices and policy-oriented interventions that support the development of sustainable and socially driven business models in Greece, drawing from both my professional experience and my involvement in social entrepreneurship initiatives.

EU Project — Beyond Crisis

The Beyond Crisis project addresses a key European priority:
the improvement of the business environment and the strengthening of sustainable entrepreneurial models rooted in the social economy, with the aim of increasing systemic awareness, collaboration capacity and local resilience.

Through peer exchanges, workshops and transnational dialogue, the project supports local and regional ecosystems in exploring how social entrepreneurship can respond effectively to contemporary economic, social and environmental challenges.

During the project activities in Cartagena, the exchange of experiences between partners highlighted the importance of:

social innovation as a driver of sustainable growth
cooperation between institutions, entrepreneurs and local communities
business models that integrate economic viability with social impact

The Beyond Crisis initiative demonstrates how European cooperation can empower territories to move beyond crisis conditions by cultivating resilient, inclusive and value-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems, aligned with the principles of the social economy and long-term sustainability.

Companies I’ve Worked With

FCEM World Congress 2024 Sydney | Women Entrepreneurship & Emotional Balance

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FCEM World Congress 2024 Sydney

Women Entrepreneurship & Emotional Balance – AiCAN

PROJECTS 2024

FCEM World Congress 2024 – Sydney, Australia

It was a great honor and personal joy to participate in the FCEM World Congress 2024, the global congress of the World Association of Women Entrepreneurs (FCEM), held in October 2024 in Sydney, Australia, bringing together women entrepreneurs and leaders from more than 70 countries worldwide.

My participation took place in the context of representing Greece through the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Greece (SEGE), contributing to international dialogue on women entrepreneurship, conscious leadership and the evolving challenges faced by women in business today.

FCEM World Congress 2024 Sydney

A central topic highlighted throughout the congress discussions was the importance of emotional balance for women entrepreneurs as a key pillar of sustainable success, resilience and healthy leadership. In high-pressure and fast-changing business environments, emotional self-regulation, self-awareness and inner stability were recognized as essential competencies for decision-making, stress management and long-term professional growth.

The congress served as a powerful platform for global networking, knowledge exchange and sharing best practices, reinforcing the value of international collaboration and collective empowerment among women entrepreneurs.

Participation in the FCEM World Congress 2024 strengthens my ongoing commitment to advancing women entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and leadership models that integrate human sustainability, balance and social impact.

Companies I’ve Worked With

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (FEW) 2023 | Mentoring & Social Entrepreneurship

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (FEW) 2023

Mentoring & Social Entrepreneurship – AiCAN Academy

PROJECTS 2023

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (FEW) 2023 – SEGE | Mentoring & Social Entrepreneurship

On the occasion of the Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19 November), AiCAN.ACADEMY Social Cooperative Enterprise actively participated in the Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (FEW) 2023, a flagship international initiative organized by the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Greece (SEGE), held in Thessaloniki at the Grand Hotel Palace.

The Female Entrepreneurial Week (FEW) is a multi-day event dedicated to women entrepreneurship, mentoring, innovation and sustainable development, bringing together entrepreneurs, mentors, organizations and stakeholders from Greece and Europe to exchange knowledge, good practices and success stories.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (FEW) 2023

As part of the event, AiCAN Academy had the honor to present its work and impact in the fields of social entrepreneurship, mentoring, emotional intelligence and conscious leadership, highlighting its contribution over the past three years to empowerment-driven educational and mentoring initiatives.

Special focus was placed on the SEGE Mentoring Program, emphasizing the role of mentoring as a strategic tool for professional development, leadership cultivation and sustainable business growth, particularly for women entrepreneurs and social innovators.

Through meaningful discussions with mentors and SEGE representatives, the initiative highlighted the benefits of structured mentoring, the exchange of experiences and the success stories of mentees, reinforcing the importance of guidance, collaboration and community-driven learning ecosystems.

AiCAN Academy’s participation in Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (FEW) 2023 reflects its ongoing commitment to female entrepreneurship, social impact education and the development of inclusive mentoring ecosystems that support long-term professional and social transformation.