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1st stakeholder meeting held in the Czech Republic organized by Kozodoj

Within the ELEVATE project, project partner Kozodoj z.s. organized three stakeholder meetings in 2025. These meetings aimed to introduce the ELEVATE project, engage relevant organizations, and map needs, experiences, and good practices related to the inclusion of seniors and people with disabilities.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Slovenia by Municipality of Sevnica

On 29 September 2025, the Municipality of Sevnica hosted a stakeholder meeting as part of the ELEVATE project. The event, held in the Sevnica Cultural Hall, was one in a series of local workshops aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting cooperation among public institutions, professionals, civil society, and citizens.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Bosnia and Hercegovina by Grad Cazin

A meeting with stakeholders was held today in Cazin within the EU project ELEVATE. The meeting was jointly organized and held by the project partners, Canton Chamber of Commerce of the Una-Sana and the City of Cazin.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Germany by CoWorkLand

The first German stakeholder network meeting brought together 17 motivated and competent stakeholders from diverse sectors – organizations and associations, companies, foundations, universities, and municipalities. Thank you to everyone who attended the premiere!

Chamber of Commerce of Una-Sana Canton supports local stakeholders through the workshop “The Importance of Social Inclusion of Older Persons”

Chamber of Commerce of Una-Sana Canton, as one of the horizontal partners on ELEVATE project, organized and held workshop “The Importance of Social Inclusion of Older Persons” with the objective to raise awareness and equip participants with knowledge and strategies that promote the meaningful participation, dignity, and well-being of older adults in all aspects of society.

ILEU e.V at the Danube Participation Day

Carmen Stadelhofer, president of ILEU e.V and „Danube-Networkers for Europe“, Ulm, Germany, presented in this AGORA the goals and ongoing work in  the Interreg project ELEVATE  which  aimes to foster collaboration between public, civil and private sectors to develop an inclusive governance model in the Danube Region.

Interreg – 35 years of European cooperation, 18 years of impact in Romania!

On November 12–13, 2025, DGASPC Sector 6 and Urbasofia participated at the Palace of the Parliament in a special event organized by Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration together with the Romanian Parliament and the European Commission

2nd ELEVATE PROJECT PARTNER MEETING IN SLOVAKIA

21.–22. October 2025, Slovakia ELEVATE project holds 2nd partner meeting and study visit in Banská Bystrica Strengthening Cooperation and Inclusive Territorial Development Across the Danube Region

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Slovenia by Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia

As part of the Interreg Danube project ELEVATE, the Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia held its first stakeholder meeting on 29th September 2025 in Lukovica. The event focused on strengthening community support for older people and enhancing “Points for older people” through intergenerational cooperation.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Serbia by Municipality of Irig

The Municipality of Irig held a workshop for the ELEVATE project, bringing together local stakeholders to identify the key needs and challenges of elderly people, parents of children with developmental disabilities, and persons with disabilities.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Croatia by Osiješko - Baranjska županija

On Tuesday, 23 September 2025, the first stakeholder meeting for the Đakovo region was held at the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Bulgaria by Ideas Factory Association

From 26–28 September, Oslen Krivodol village hosted a vibrant gathering at the Volunteer’s House, a shared community space, initiated by the Ideas Factory Association.

1st Stakeholder meeting held in Romania by DGASPC Sector 6 Bucharest

The first stakeholder meeting for ELEVATE project took place on September 24, at the headquarters of the Local Food Bank Sector 6.

1st Two Stakeholder meetings held in Slovakia by Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region

As part of the project ELEVATE – Elevate multi-level governance for inclusive communities, two regional Stakeholder Meetings were organised in August 2025 in Prešov and Košice on 5th and 6th August. The events were prepared in close cooperation with the Methodological and Coordination Centre of the Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region (BBSK).

WHAT WILL ELEVATE MODEL BRING

The ELEVATE model will represent an important step toward inclusive territorial development in the Danube Region. By combining practical governance tools, innovative financing mechanisms, participatory design and long-term sustainability planning, it will provide a blueprint for building resilient, inclusive and future-ready communities.

HOW OUR PARTNERS ARE DRIVING CHANGE ACROSS THEIR REGIONS: “PROJECT PARTNERS’ AIMS IN THE ELEVATE PROJECT”

Across Europe, 17 project partners are planning on implementing pilot actions to strengthen social inclusion, support older people and foster intergenerational cooperation. Each region is planning on testing innovative approaches – from improved volunteer systems and accessible public spaces to new financial models and community-based services. Let’s check what each of us is aiming to achieve.