SIMPLE (Social Innovation Models to Promote Learning and Employability) focuses on mapping existing social innovation practices and needs for more effective integration of refugees from Ukraine in EU countries, with a particular focus on employability and education.
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On 13–14 May 2025, the First Mutual Learning Event was held in Warsaw, Poland, bringing together beneficiaries and partners of projects supported by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). The event focused on sharing experiences and innovative approaches to addressing the social consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine across EU Member States.
Representatives of the SIMPLE Consortium, composed of CTS and Civitas University, had the pleasure to take part in this inspiring meeting, organised by the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation (ECCSI) under the ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration (CoP on MI).
Participation in the event provided valuable insights and knowledge, fostering cooperation, partnership building and knowledge exchange with other innovative initiatives from across Europe.
The two-day programme featured keynote speeches and discussions with representatives of the European Commission, national ministries, and social innovation leaders, including:
The agenda included expert panels, “Innovation in Action” pitches, project fairs and dynamic “Talking Tables” sessions devoted to innovation, sustainability, and scaling social impact.
The event created an excellent opportunity for networking among ESF+ beneficiaries, strengthening transnational cooperation and developing new approaches to migrant integration and social innovation in Europe.
“Participating in this event was a truly inspiring experience. It allowed us to deepen our understanding of social innovation practices and to establish meaningful partnerships with organisations across Europe that share similar goals,” said representatives of the SIMPLE Consortium.
The SIMPLE Consortium implements initiatives focused on social innovation and integration of people affected by the consequences of the war in Ukraine, aiming to support inclusion, empowerment and community resilience.
More information on the Social Innovation+ Initiative website
Collaboration is at the heart of the SIMPLE project. We work with a diverse range of stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and civil society to achieve our goals. Our partnerships are crucial for establishing strong networks, sharing resources, and maximizing the impact of our initiatives for Ukrainian refugees.
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