CommUnity

Empowering adult entrepreneurs to build resilient communities

Project Details

Project Name: CommUnity: Empowering adult entrepreneurs to build resilient communities
Programme: Erasmus+
Priority: Common values, civic engagement and participation
Project ID: 2024-2-BE02-KA210-ADU-000265437
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Duration: 16 months
Topics: Social assistance and welfare, Promotion of alternative forms of participation, Tackling geographical remoteness and involving rural areas

Project Description

The CommUnity project seeks to address social and economic inequalities by empowering local communities through sustainable growth. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 8, 10, and 11) and key EU strategies like the

European Pillar of Social Rights and the European Skills Agenda, the project focuses on upskilling adults, particularly small business owners, in countries such as Belgium, Norway, Italy, Poland, and Lithuania. By providing flexible, high-quality adult education, CommEUnity promotes social inclusion, economic resilience, and sustainable business practices. Supporting SMEs—the backbone of the European economy—this initiative strengthens local economies, reduces disparities, and fosters lifelong learning. Funding CommEUnity will contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future for communities across Europe.

Project Results

Activity 1 – Training Platform and Interactive Digital Map

Activity 2 – Training Program for Local Adult People

Impact

To measure progress, CommUnity will track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as participant engagement in training programs, business growth, and economic well-being improvements through surveys and stakeholder feedback. Data collection will include pre- and post-training assessments, focus groups, and interviews with local business owners. Project management tools like Asana or Trello will ensure efficient tracking of tasks and deliverables, with regular progress reports shared among partners. The project will reach 10,000 people via social media, publish six articles on European platforms, and release three newsletters. It will include a sustainability plan and adhere to Erasmus+ branding guidelines. Special attention will be given to accessibility, including strategies for adults with ADHD, and careful color selection for materials.

Project consortium

Project Coordinator:
The Square Dot team- Belgium

Partners:

  • 7HUB – Italy

  • CHARGE AS – Norway

Our Role

Role: As the coordinator, The Square Team is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project. Tasks: Lead the development of the digital platform and the interactive map in Activity 1, including data collection and research on community welfare initiatives in Belgium and Europe. Ensure the technical aspects of the platform and its functionality, including multilingual access (EN, IT, NO, FR). Organize three workshops in Belgium as part of Activity 2, aimed at training local entrepreneurs on sustainable business practices and community welfare integration. Facilitate the creation of the Belgian Business Welfare Plan, working with local entrepreneurs to address specific community challenges. Provide leadership in project management, ensuring timely communication and milestone tracking using tools such as Asana or Trello for task management and Google Drive or SharePoint for document sharing