Using the metaphor of thinking outside the box, and within the framework of a development education project, Jovesolides created La Caja (“the box”). It is an initiative that uses the Sustainable Development Objectives to show children and youth from schools in Valencia different world realities.  Its main objective is to build awareness among youth on these issues, and make them take notice of the active role they have in society. Young people can contribute to social change from their school, their family, their surroundings etc. More info: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/

How does this project work?

An innovative methodology, Creative Solution to Social Problems (SCPS), is used to do this. It was designed and tested by the association.  And there are also creative dynamics and experiential experiences that help youth break their prejudices, thus tearing down the walls of their boxes.

Welcomers pretende facilitar el enriquecimiento cultural de la ciudadanía euromediterránea fortaleciendo las capacidades de los y las técnicas que trabajan con población más joven. Y romper así con los estereotipos y prejuicios sociales que existen hacia las personas refugiadas y los movimientos forzados de personas.

¿Cómo trabajamos este proyecto?

A través del intercambio, el diálogo intercultural y la participación activa de la juventud en el desarrollo de mensajes positivos y propuestas que involucren a la Administración Pública o local en actitudes más inclusivas y tolerantes.

We fight the digital divide to achieve social inclusion of the elderly through the Mayores Movilizados programme. It is implemented in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation of Spain.  At Jovesolides, we also promote the socialisation of the elderly and intergenerational relationships, thus improving seniors’ quality of life.

How does this project work?

Through the development of courses related to mobile telecommunications and tablets, targeting people over 50. Through support and motivation, this age group is trained in Internet use, thus favouring its digital inclusion.

La Ruta is a career-planning programme, through which Jovesolides nurtures the employability of at-risk people and those who suffer from social exclusion. This is done through innovation and social inclusion.  This programme is carried out together with Valencia’s Council of Equality and Inclusive Policies, and it stimulates learning of social skills, techniques, and personal empowerment.

How does this project work?

It uses criteria linked to social innovation such as creativity, impact measurement, or cooperation. Participants are also offered a coaching service with the aim of developing individual professional profiles.

YounGO is a programme that enables discovery of innovative work methodologies to benefit European youth. Strategies are developed between social entities, universities, and organisations. The ultimate objective is to improve access to quality employment and to enhance new job opportunities for European young people.

How does this project work?

This project is financed by the European Union’s Erasmus Plus programme, and the following entities are also involved: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, Greece, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia, and Social Innovation Fund, Lithuania. Work towards the objectives takes place through the development of social entrepreneurship labs.