We are thrilled to share that Rural Rise has been selected as one of the three winning projects in the SMP-COSME-2023-RESILIENCE call, scoring an outstanding 93/100! This initiative is set to strengthen resilience and foster the social economy in rural communities across Europe, driving sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Rural Rise aims to empower rural communities through a multifaceted approach. At its core, the project seeks to boost rural social entrepreneurship by providing sustainable training and strengthening local economies. With a particular focus on youth and women, it aims to create green jobs, enhance skills development, and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
What is Rural Rise?
Rural Rise empowers rural communities through:
✔️ Boosting rural social entrepreneurship & local economies
✔️ Creating green jobs & fostering lifelong learning
✔️ Supporting youth & women in skills development
✔️ Enhancing policy activation & transnational cooperation
✔️ Promoting the circular economy & social regeneration
Upcoming Activities:
🔎 Research Findings: Diesis Network has mapped 12 inspiring best practices for green job creation & upskilling in rural areas. Full report coming soon!
📍 Capacity Building Labs:
📅 May 21-22, 2025 – Miglionico, Italy 🇮🇹 (Call for participants in March 2025)
📅 October 2025 Palilula (Serbia) 🇷🇸
📅 March 2026 Valdefuentes (Spain) 🇪🇸
📅 June 2026 Brussels (Belgium) 🇧🇪
Meet Our Partners:
Rural Rise is powered by a diverse European consortium:
🇮🇹 Materahub & Miglionico Municipality (Italy)
🇪🇸 Wazo Coop & Valdefuentes Municipality (Spain)
🇷🇸 Young Ambassadors & Palilula Municipality (Niš) (Serbia)
🇧🇪 Diesis Network (Belgium)
Together, we are building stronger, more resilient rural communities!
🔗 Stay updated: Visit the official website
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