ELEVATE

The ELEVATE project is an international project that brings together 17 partners from 11 Danube countries and 13 associated partners. 

The main objective of the project is to strengthen cooperation between the public, private, and civil society sectors in order to create more inclusive communities. Particular attention is given to the active involvement of elderly individuals and persons with disabilities in community life, thereby reducing the pressure on social security systems facing challenges such as population ageing, migration, and climate change. 

The project will develop solutions for inclusive development through a bottom-up co-creation process with those most affected – under the motto “nothing about us without us.” Older adults and persons with disabilities will be actively involved in shaping solutions that will improve their access to services and enhance their participation in society. At the same time, local businesses will contribute to the development of socially responsible programmes. The solutions will be piloted in 12 territories across the Danube region. 

The project brings together various organisations, companies, and individuals from vulnerable groups. Together, we will co-create solutions that benefit the entire community. Through awareness-raising campaigns and public events, we aim to engage the wider public and promote inclusive development. 

Through the ELEVATE project, we aim to support Danube region communities in becoming more resilient and better prepared for future challenges. Inclusive and accessible communities will be key for a just transition towards a green and digital economy, ensuring that no one is left behind. 

The project will also facilitate the development of sustainable development plans that can be used by local communities in the coming years. In doing so, we aim to achieve long-term, positive change for all residents of the Danube region. 

SO 1"To increase knowledge, capacities and cooperation for inclusive territorial development” 

SO1 aims to build the foundation for inclusive territorial development by strengthening the knowledge, capacity, and community of stakeholders across the Danube Region. 

SO 2"To develop place-based governance models for inclusive territorial development”. 

SO2 focuses on translating knowledge into action by testing and refining a place-based governance model for inclusive territorial development across the Danube Region. 

SO 3"To ensure long-term sustainability, mainstreaming and transferability of developed model” 

SO3 focuses on ensuring the sustainability of the solutions developed in the project by creating actionable plans for long-term implementation. 

Lead partner: Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia, Slovenia

1. Municipality of Sevnica, Slovenia
2. ISG, Amabilis, Slovenia
3. Osijek-Barnaja County, Croatia 
4. Zagreb Innovation Centre Ltd., Croatia
5. Municipality of Irig, Serbia 
6. City of Cazin, Bosnia and Herzegovina  
7. Chamber of Commerce of Una - Sana Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina 
8. Táj - Kapocs Foundation for Collaborative Communities, Hungary 
9. Ideas Factory Association, Bulgaria  
10. General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection of 6th District of Bucharest, Romania  
11. Urbasofia S.R.L., Romania 
12. Banska Bystrica Self-governing Region, Slovakia
13. Kozodoj registered association, Czech Republic 
14. CoWorkLand Eg, Germany 
15. Insitute for virtual and face-to-face learning in the area of adult education (ILEU) e.V., Germany 
16. General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance of Chișinău Municipality Council, Moldova