International Network for Genuine Inclusion

Beyond Tokenism: Youth Leading Inclusion

Explore organisations that share our commitment to inclusion, diversity and meaningful youth participation. The network supports peer learning, collaboration across borders and continued advocacy.

40 organisations

I-STEP Network

ESSpain

European network connecting NGOs, educational institutions, public bodies and social enterprises to strengthen inclusion, skills, employability and participation through shared expertise, practical methodologies and European cooperation projects.

President

Valentina Rangel

office@istep-network.org

Schola Cantorum Algemesí

ESSpain

Music organisation offering cultural activities and events for young people and adults, with a strong community-based and participatory approach to music education.

President

Vicent Pellicer Ahuïr

scholalgemesi@gmail.com

Comité Local de Emergència i Reconstrucción (CLER)

ESSpain

Neighbourhood-led emergency and reconstruction committee established after the October 2024 DANA floods, promoting genuine citizen participation in reconstruction, civic education, emergency preparedness and community resilience.

Representative

Marisa Oroval

cleralgemesi@gmail.com
Website not available

Algegats Cuidadors Felins Algemesí

ESSpain

Volunteer-based animal welfare association focused on rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned or abused cats, managing cat colonies, shelter care, adoptions and awareness-raising on animal welfare.

President

Maria Nieves Mascarell López

algegatalgemesi@gmail.com
Website not available

Asociación Backslash

ESSpain

Youth organisation active in non-formal education, human rights, intercultural exchange and international cooperation, with a strong focus on Erasmus+ youth work and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Director

Gilberto Martinez Martinez

info@backalsh.es

DOT Projects

ESSpain

Youth organisation delivering non-formal education, international training courses and youth exchanges focused on sustainability, inclusion, employability and active citizenship through Erasmus+ projects.

President

David Martinez

info@dotprojects.es

INDEED Projects

ESSpain

Youth-led organisation focused on youth leadership and gender equality, particularly empowering young women as leaders and agents of change through non-formal education, transnational exchange and community-based projects.

President

Valentina Rangel

valentina@indeedprojects.es

Berca Grup de Danses d’Algemesí

ESSpain

Cultural association dedicated to preserving, researching and transmitting traditional Valencian folklore, including dance, music, costume and local festivities linked to Algemesí’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage.

President

Lourdes Felici

bercaalgemesi@gmail.com
Website not available

Asociación ALANNA

ESSpain

Organisation providing comprehensive support to women, girls, boys and families affected by gender-based violence through social intervention, psychological and legal support, employment assistance, awareness-raising and gender-equality advocacy.

Secretary

Chelo Alvarez

alanna@alanna.org.es

Algemesí Solidari

ESSpain

Volunteer organisation active since 1991 in local solidarity, social awareness-raising, support for vulnerable groups and international development cooperation projects.

President

Lluis Carbonell

info@algemesisolidar.org

Learning Library OÜ

EEEstonia

Education-focused SME specialising in digital education, e-learning development, youth work innovation, digital inclusion, employability skills, instructional design and the development of online learning platforms and tools.

Management Board Member

Nedim Micijevic

info@learning-library.net

Outside Media & Knowledge UG

DEGermany

Organisation working in inclusive communication and marketing, inclusion advocacy, digital media and content production, and education and capacity building for communities and institutions.

Director

Sanja Ivandic

info@outsidemedia.eu

Stepping Stone Miles e.V.

DEGermany

Youth work and education organisation promoting inclusion, diversity, equality, human rights and meaningful participation, with a focus on young people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.

President

Mateja Bandic

steppingstonemiles@gmail.com
Website not available

Association MED13

FRFrance

Youth NGO delivering local workshops in Marseille, non-formal education against discrimination and social exclusion, and Erasmus+ projects on human rights, intercultural dialogue and opportunities for young people with fewer opportunities.

President

Gabriella Russo

med13ngo@gmail.com
Website not available

Udruženje OKRET (SPIN)

BABosnia and Herzegovina

Youth NGO working on inclusion, non-formal education, employability, digital competences, peacebuilding, gender equality, wellbeing and violence prevention.

Vice-president

Amar Hamzić

amar@spin-okret.org

APOGEE INFORMATION SYSTEMS LUXEMBOURG

LULuxembourg

Private IT company providing custom software and digital solutions, including web and mobile applications, project management, e-learning and e-marketing solutions.

Technical Director

Markos Giannopoulos

m.giannopoulos@apogee.lu

GreenItaly APS

ITItaly

Youth organisation active in sustainability and non-formal education, promoting environmental awareness, ethical lifestyles, social inclusion, rural youth participation and Erasmus+ learning activities.

President

Vincenzo Ferrante

vinzerasmus@gmail.com

APOGEE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

GRGreece

Private IT company operating in digital transformation, innovative e-learning, public service automation and specialised commercial software solutions.

Managing Director

Nektar Baziotis

nektarios.baziotis@apogee.gr

Nevladina organizacija Glas (NVO GLAS)

MEMontenegro

NGO working on youth empowerment, media and digital literacy, disinformation resilience, VET, social entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, human rights, intercultural dialogue and civic participation.

Executive Director

Milica Dedić

milica.nvoglas@gmail.com

Youth Power Austria

ATAustria

Youth organisation promoting inclusion, diversity, equality and anti-discrimination through youth work, international projects and educational activities, including social inclusion, digital competences, gender equality and meaningful participation.

President

Marinela Marina

info@yp-de.org

Youth Inclusion & Empowerment Network (YIEN)

SESweden

Youth organisation active in Erasmus+ and international cooperation, using non-formal education, intercultural learning, community initiatives and mobility to promote inclusion, active citizenship, sustainability and youth participation.

Founder

Yaren Varol

yarenyien@gmail.com
Website not available

Rational Enthusiast Association Latvia (REAL)

LVLatvia

Non-formal education organisation for young people aged 10 to 35, covering employment, EU values, human rights, inclusion and diversity, sustainability, democracy, leadership, critical thinking, disinformation and AI.

President

Rita Borisova

info.realatvia@gmail.com
Website not available

Regionalas attistibas un socialo iniciativu organizacija “Perspektiva” (RASIO “Perspektiva”)

LVLatvia

Youth and community organisation promoting sustainable regional development, environmental protection, social inclusion and active citizenship through environmental initiatives, community engagement and local decision-making.

Project Manager

Matiss Jakunovs

matissjak@gmail.com

Asociacija IVAIGO

LTLithuania

Youth organisation working on social inclusion, migrant and refugee integration, non-formal education, Erasmus+, digital inclusion, intercultural dialogue, well-being, volunteering, language education and active citizenship.

Director

Vaida Tufan

vaidatufan@gmail.com

Caribbean Youth and Sport Foundation (CYSF)

SXSint Maarten

Youth organisation using non-formal education, sport, health and well-being, sustainability activities and volunteering to promote inclusion and equal participation.

President

Dincer Ocaktan

caribbeanyouthandsportf@gmail.com

Brussels Nexo

BEBelgium

Youth organisation using non-formal education, mobility and entrepreneurship to develop skills in sustainability, technology, financial literacy, intercultural learning and active citizenship, while promoting inclusion and European cooperation.

President

Sergio Rouco Villalta

s.rouco@hotmail.com
Website not available

Udruga Zaželi

HRCroatia

A non-profit organisation dedicated to the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable groups. With a strong background in human rights, diversity and anti-discrimination, it leads the BETYLI consortium and contributes expertise in education and social policy.

Project coordinator

Lea Verdel

udruga.zazeli@gmail.com

Caribbean Education and Culture Foundation

NLNetherlands

Specialising in intercultural education and youth volunteering, the foundation connects young people from diverse communities with opportunities for growth and empowerment. Its experience in fighting racism and promoting cultural inclusion is a key contribution to the project.

Director

Mesut Bayezit

caribbeanecf@gmail.com

Asociación Pilcrow

ESSpain

An organisation with expertise in environmental and digital education. Pilcrow leads the development of technological tools within the project, helping ensure that digital solutions are accessible, innovative and adapted to the needs of European youth.

President

Maria José Zaragoza

projects@pilcrow.es

Youth Power Germany e.V.

DEGermany

Youth Power works with vulnerable and migrant youth, promoting non-formal education, digital inclusion and youth empowerment. Its focus on well-being and social integration brings an important dimension to the BETYLI network.

President

Franjo Brkan

franjo@yp-de.org

Association for the Promotion of Active Participation Studio B

HRCroatia

A youth-focused organisation empowering young people through education, media and community-based activities. It develops communication, creativity and active citizenship, with a strong focus on inclusion and participation of young people with fewer opportunities through cultural, educational and media projects.

President

Nikolina Jureković

ured.studiob@gmail.com

Udruga gluhih i nagluhih Nova Gradiška

HRCroatia

An association working in social welfare, inclusion and support for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Its activities include education, communication support, access to information and services, rights advocacy, social and cultural programmes, and sign language interpreting and assistance services.

President

Josip Bošnjak

ugng.esf@gmail.com

Udruga Kozlići

HRCroatia

A cultural association bringing high-quality arts programmes closer to children and young people. Its work combines storytelling, arts-based education, cultural exchange and social solidarity, with particular attention to equal access and the inclusion and empowerment of children with developmental disabilities.

CEO

Vera Pfaff

verapfaff@gmail.com

Udruga Kumulus

HRCroatia

An organisation active in education, personal development and psychosocial support for children, young people and families. It promotes mental health, life skills and social-emotional competences through workshops, training, counselling and prevention programmes, while also supporting the professional development of educators.

President

Majda Fajdetić

majda@udruga-kumulus.hr

Športska udruga gluhih Nova Gradiška

HRCroatia

A sports association bringing together deaf and hard-of-hearing people and promoting their inclusion through sport. It organises training, competitions and tournaments in sports including futsal, bowling, table tennis, darts, badminton and cageball, supporting health, participation and the development of deaf sport.

President

Antonio Škvorić

sug.nova.gradiska@gmail.com

Udruga za promicanje stvaralaštva i jednakih mogućnosti Alternator

HRCroatia

A non-profit organisation promoting art, creativity, equal opportunities, children's rights and inclusion. Its programmes use arts and culture to increase participation and accessibility, including the Children's Rights Festival and accessible cultural content for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind and visually impaired audiences.

President

Domagoj Morić

alternator@alternator.hr

Udruga gluhih i nagluhih Brodsko-posavske županije

HRCroatia

An association supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing people and promoting their quality of life, rights and social inclusion. It provides information and counselling, helps members access social and legal benefits, supports communication with institutions, organises educational and social activities, and advocates for equal opportunities.

Secretary

Marko Rubil

uginbpz@gmail.com

Udruga (na)gluhih osoba Videatur

HRCroatia

A non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life, social inclusion and equal participation of deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Its activities include social services, communication support, education, community-based programmes and projects promoting accessibility, independent living and equal opportunities. Videatur has extensive experience in implementing national and EU-funded projects focused on social inclusion and support for persons with disabilities.

President

Davor Slišurić

videatur.esf@gmail.com

Savez gluhih i nagluhih Grada Zagreba

HRCroatia

An organisation representing and supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Zagreb, with extensive experience in social services, accessibility and community-based inclusion. Its activities include Croatian Sign Language interpreting, counselling and support services, educational and cultural programmes, advocacy and initiatives promoting equal participation in society. The organisation also works with young people and implements national and European projects focused on accessibility, human rights and social inclusion.

CEO

Josip Brozović

ured@sgingz.hr

Udruga za autizam Sunce Nova Gradiška

HRCroatia

A non-profit organisation supporting children and persons with autism and their families in Nova Gradiška and the surrounding region. Founded in 2000, the association works to improve quality of life, social inclusion and access to appropriate support through educational, rehabilitation and community-based activities. It closely cooperates with the local Department for Children with Autism, supports the provision of specialised services and didactic resources, organises awareness-raising and humanitarian activities, and promotes the rights and participation of persons with autism. Its work also includes support for sensory integration, communication and social development, as well as cooperation with parents and local institutions.

President

Vesna Mijatović

vesnam960@gmail.com