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Contributes to the development of society, innovation and knowledge.

Rights and Justice

Help develop measures to counter violence and discrimination.

Adults

Supports adults in enhancing skills to promote their professional growth and participation in social and civic life.

School

Promotes quality and efficiency in education.

Youth

Supports and promotes educational activities, training courses and mobility projects aimed at young people.

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About us

CESIE ETS is a European center for studies and initiatives based in Palermo, Sicily.

Approach to education

CESIE ETS was founded in 2001 inspired by Danilo Dolci's commitment.

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Our projects are supported by many cooperative networks.

Funds 2021-2027

New funding and cooperation opportunities offered by the European Commission for the period 2021-2027.

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Local Cooperation Department

Promotes inclusive participatory processes and acts to reduce poverty and educational inequality.

International Cooperation Department

Creates opportunities for economic, social, educational and cultural development through joint work with third countries.

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Voice, body and subjectivity: the DialoghiAMO festival is back

How can we presume to tackle gender-based violence without challenging the inequalities that permeate our society? Ahead of 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the DialoghiAMO festival returns with a programme of events...

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ABCinEnergy on stage at European Higher Education and Transformation Week 2026

From October 12 to 15, CESIE ETS participated in the European Higher Education Transformation Week 2026 in Brussels, presenting ABCinEnergy’s methodology and the Habit Tracker Platform to promote more informed and sustainable energy consumption.

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From Laos to Europe: exploring new models to strengthen university research

With RESET, Lao and European universities strengthen collaboration in research and innovation. Study visits to Alicante and Freiburg provided opportunities for comparison on research management models, technology transfer and sustainability.

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Artificial intelligence and gender-based violence: take part in the SHIELD research

SHIELD is gathering opinions and perspectives to develop safer, more accessible and more ethical digital tools.

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Women and the agri-food sector: how the sector is changing and prospects for labour market inclusion

AWARE’s International Report analyses the challenges and opportunities for promoting the entry and re-entry of women into the agri-food sector, highlighting the role of social innovation in fostering greater inclusion.

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Mobility

What space for the health of women with a migrant background?

What space for the health of women with a migrant background?

Sep 16, 2026 | ,

Between June and July 2026, CESIE and Centro Penc organised three days of meetings aimed at social workers, health professionals, linguistic-cultural mediators, and professionals working in third-sector organisations, to discuss issues related to health and wellbeing, share practices, experiences, and working tools, and reflect on how to improve access to services and care pathways for women with a migrant background, with particular attention to health protection, the prevention of gender-based violence, and the building of effective territorial networks.

Ciao Dario

Ciao Dario

Jul 30, 2026 |

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Dario, for everything we have shared together.

Labour Inclusion: The Value of Institutional Exchange

Labour Inclusion: The Value of Institutional Exchange

Jul 21, 2026 | , , ,

The institutional exchange between Italy and Poland, organised as part of the IMMERSED mutual learning activities, brought together public employment services committed to promoting the social and labour market inclusion of people with a migrant background. It provided an opportunity to exchange views and share practices, tools and strategies aimed at strengthening cooperation between European institutions.

From education to rights: a shared journey to prevent gender-based violence among adolescents and young people

From education to rights: a shared journey to prevent gender-based violence among adolescents and young people

Jul 17, 2026 | ,

How can we develop effective policies to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), starting from an understanding of the needs of local communities? This is the question behind the first Technical Roundtable organised within the framework of the Bottom-Up Talks project, marking the beginning of a process of dialogue through which institutions, schools, services and third-sector organisations will work together to develop shared recommendations for the city of Palermo.

vaccini

coOPERATOR: a digital observatory to boost confidence in vaccines across Europe

Jul 17, 2026 | , ,

coOPERATOR helps to boost confidence in vaccination across Europe through a digital observatory that gathers information on needs, experiences and best practices from various countries. Through a participatory approach and the use of behavioural models, it supports the development of more effective communication strategies, based on scientific evidence and tailored to the needs of citizens and healthcare professionals.