Spin Association for the Exchange, Training and Cooperation among Peoples (Spin Association in its abbreviated form) is a non-profit organisation of national scope, which has a fundamental objective; the promotion of international mobility projects for youngsters. Born in 2008 from the common will of a group of people with experience in the management of international projects in the field of training, volunteering and cooperation, Spin Association, aims to promote interculturality and an active, participative citizenship.
Spin's Objectives:
- The increase of intercultural dialog and cooperation between people
- The defence of human rights and equality of opportunities
- The promotion of solidarity and social inclusion
- The development of an active and participative citizenship
- Stimulate lifelong learning and training
- Participation in European Mobility Programmes (Youth in Action Programme, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig, etc.)
- Implementaion of exchange and mobility activities (holiday camps, workcamps)
- Actions of development education and training
- Information for the Youth
[more on website: www.a-spin.pt]
VulcanicaMente is a non-profit association founded by four volcanic women in Lecce, Apulia, born as an open platform to offer opportunities in mobility, information, intercultural and intergenerational learning. Our aim is to develop and enrich our land starting with the youth, in order to created a generation of active European citizens.
The aims of the association are:
- to create opportunities for social and cultural growth for young generations offering experiences in mobility, learning and information;
- to promote mutual understanding of the young generations in Europe and worldwide, enhancing cultural differences, breaking down stereotypes and prejudices;
- to promote the active citizenship of young people in general, particularly their European citizenship;
- to promote dialogue between generations aiming at growth and mutual exchange;
- to foster the spirit of initiative and entrepreneurship, promoting creative thinking and positive action on a local and international European level;
- to create a platform in order to facilitate the exchange of ideas, innovative experiences and information and encourage synergies that can contribute to the sustainable development of the land of Salento.
