Western Athens Social Innovation Network (Inter-Municipal Thematic Network “INNOVATE”)
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Purpose of the project:
Western Athens faces high poverty levels and long-term unemployment, particularly among youth.
The Operation aims to establish an inter-municipal social innovation ecosystem to deliver more effective social inclusion services.
It introduces a pilot referral and re-referral system, grounded in personalized needs assessments.
A structured ‘Social Inclusion Protocol’ is established, defining intervention stages and coordinated multidisciplinary partnerships.
The skills of social services personnel are enhanced to drive continuous improvement in service quality and overall effectiveness.
Summary Description:
The Operation aims to scale the Social Innovation Ecosystem in Western Athens, coordinating inter-municipal social inclusion initiatives and personnel empowerment.
The ‘Social Innovation Partnership’ mobilizes collaborations among Municipalities, academic institutions, and social stakeholders to establish shared methodologies and operational tools.
Social inclusion services are delivered by specialized professionals, offering individual and group sessions tailored to the specific needs of each case.
The Network provides technical expertise, best-practice dissemination, and staff capacity building, thereby enhancing the cohesion and quality of interventions.
The ecosystem operates through a horizontal coordination pillar and a vertical targeted-services pillar, ensuring a continuous flow of knowledge for the benefit of vulnerable groups.
