Associated Partners
Consorzio Nazionale della Cooperazione Sociale "Gino Mattarelli" - CGM
ITALY
The Consorzio Nazionale della Cooperazione Sociale “Gino Mattarelli” (National Consortium of Social Cooperatives “Gino Mattarelli” – CGM) was founded in 1987 as a nation-‐wide network made up of local consortia. It represents the biggest Italian network of Social Enterprises. Its aim is the promote community’s welfare by projecting and promoting quality services at an affordable price. CGM represents a national network whose membership is composed of 54 consortia which gather more than a 400 social cooperatives and social enterprises. CGM has focused on enterprise-‐oriented aspects, by encouraging entrepreneurial skills to spread within its network and by working at a national level, as general contractor and promoter of territorial development activities by means of specific project. The exchange of best practices is fundamental to promote innovation and competences’ development within the network. It also enables for evaluation and transfer of best practices, and provides tools and practices to satisfy people’s needs in the most effective way.
For more information: https://cgm.coop/
Fondazione Terzjus ETS
ITALY
Fondazione Terzjus ETS – Osservatorio di Diritto del Terzo Settore della Filantropia e dell’impresa Sociale (Terzjus Foundation ETS – Observatory for the Third Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise) grew out of the association originally established in December 2019 to promote legal culture and evaluate the concrete application of the 2017 Third Sector Reform in Italy.
Through a rigorous scientific and research-driven approach, the Foundation clarifies the real-world impact of this legislation on organisations while fostering active dialogue with both Italian and European institutions. To achieve this, Terzjus advances the dissemination of legal knowledge and gathers direct testimonies to understand the perceptions of key stakeholders. Ultimately, by combining critical analysis of current laws with the development of innovative regulatory tools, the Foundation works directly to overcome existing legislative hurdles and guide the sector forward.
For more information: https://terzjus.it/
Fondazione Nazionale degli Assistenti Sociali
ITALY
The non-profit Fondazione Nazionale degli Assistenti Sociali (National Foundation of Social Assistants – FNAS), founded in 2016 by the National Council of the Order of Social Assistants (CNOAS), aims to enhance the social work profession.
Supported by public and private funding, FNAS develops and implements long-term projects and is affiliated with several Regional Councils. Its primary goal is to address social change and challenges by placing social workers at the center. FNAS promotes research and studies on social policies, methodology, and professional ethics, organises technical and scientific training in collaboration with experts and universities, and supports the publication of research and national and transnational initiatives.
For more information: https://www.fondazioneassistentisociali.com/
IG24 – Initiative for Justice in Live-in Care
AUSTRIA
IG24 – Initiative for justice in live-in care in Austria is a self-organised, non-partisan association supported by activists with the aim of representing the interests of migrant carers in a comprehensive way. IG24 offers support for carers who want to become active in organising within their community and want to build up advisory and lobbying structures for their professional group. One of the association’s goals is the establishment of an employment model regulated by the public sector, ensuring labour protection and better inclusion into the social security system.
For more information: https://ig24.at/en/
Lietuvos Slaugos Specialistų Organizacija
LITHUANIA
The Lietuvos Slaugos Specialistų Organizacija (Lithuanian Nurses‘ Organisation – LSSO) is a voluntary, independent and self-acting professional organization and trade union, founded in 1992.
LSSO unites nurses. LSSO is a social partner – representative of employees. Its mission is to unify the community of nursing professionals, improve the social situation, and strengthen unity and solidarity. LSSO strives for the nursing profession in the country to be valued, respected, properly remunerated and represented in health protection policy and society. LSSO aims to represent and defend the interests of nurses, ensure advanced professional knowledge and practical skills, and contribute to the progress and development of the profession.
LSSO cooperates with social partners, educational institutions, associations of professionals in the health sector, patient organizations. LSSO is a member of international nurses’ organizations.
For more information: https://www.lsso.lt/
Demencija Lietuvoje
LITHUANIA
The Demencija Lietuvoje (Association “Dementia in Lithuania”) represents persons with dementia, their guardians and professionals working in the field of dementia. The vision of the association “Dementia in Lithuania” – Lithuania where people with dementia are valued and supported.
For more information: https://demencijalietuvoje.org/en/
Portincarers – Associação Cuidadores de Portugal
PORTUGAL
Associação Cuidadores de Portugal (Portuguese Association of Carers – CP) represents caregivers of Portugal. Its mission is to give visibility and a voice to carers.
CP provides support services for carers to promote their health and quality of life. Among its several milestones, CP has participated in the development of the first European capacitation platform for caregivers, INFORMCARE; it was part of the working group of the Ministry of Health and Social Ministry that drafted the Informal Carers Act; together with SCML, it developed radio programs to promote the health literacy of caregivers; it coordinated the first-ever national project targeting young carers; it participated in the monitoring of the implementation of pilot projects under the Informal Carers Act; it participated in the creation of the European Carers Day; and it works with the community and higher education institutions to enhance the visibility of health, education and social care professionals.
For more information: www.cuidadoresportugal.pt
Santa Casa Da Misericordia de Lisboa
PORTUGAL
With more than five centuries of existence, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) is a private law institution with public administrative status. The main mission of SCML is to work with the community, in defence of invaluable social values and in support of the most vulnerable, from a perspective of proximity and through the promotion of Good Causes.
Reaching and supporting thousands of people on a daily basis, SCML is one of Portugal’s largest Third Sector institutions. It carries out in-depth and comprehensive work in various areas, namely Social Care, Health Care, Training, Education, Culture and Heritage. It also promotes various initiatives in the field of social entrepreneurship and the social economy.
For more information: https://scml.pt/
Misericórdia do Porto
PORTUGAL
Misericórdia do Porto (SCMP) is an institution with a centuries-old legacy that is inextricably linked to the history of both the city and the country. Founded on March 14, 1499, at the recommendation of King Manuel I, it is today the second oldest Misericórdia in Portugal and one of the most prominent, renowned for its social impact and vast heritage.
Our mission is to offer integrated and innovative solutions in providing compassionate, human-centered services guided by excellence and ethics. We work daily to improve the community’s quality of life, with a special focus on the most vulnerable, while simultaneously preserving a valuable tangible, intangible, and cultural heritage.
For more information: https://scmp.pt/
Centro de Vida Independente (CVI)
PORTUGAL
Centro de Vida Independente (CVI) is an autonomous, peer-led organization run by and for people with functional diversity. Dedicated to the Independent Living philosophy, CVI empowers individuals with disabilities to reclaim full control and responsibility over their lives. Through peer support, self-determination, and the core principle of “nothing about us, without us,” CVI drives genuine systemic empowerment.
Alzheimer Nederland
THE NETHERLANDS
Alzheimer Nederland is the largest charitable funder of dementia research in the Netherlands. They support dementia researchers in various ways, based on our research agenda. An estimated 290,000 people live with dementia in the Netherlands. Because everyone is getting older, that number will increase to more than half a million by 2040. That is why Alzheimer NL is actively working on a dementia-friendly society. `Together we ensure that people with dementia can participate longer. On the platform dementie.nl, informal caregivers and people with dementia can find tips and information about dealing with dementia and they can get in touch with fellow sufferers and experts. Helping people with dementia and their loved ones to improve the quality of life through appropriate care and support. Together with their volunteer advocacy groups, they stand up for these interests, both nationally and locally. The organisation takes a big part in creating and spreading useful information on dementia.
For more information: https://www.alzheimer-nederland.nl/
Stichting Omring
THE NETHERLANDS
Stichting Omring is a prominent elderly care provider deeply rooted in North Holland for over a century. Supported by a dedicated network of more than 4,000 professionals and 1,000 volunteers, the organisation accommodates approximately 3,000 residents across its 30 care facilities and delivers home-based care and support to a further 12,000 elderly individuals. Their comprehensive services range from everyday support to specialised nursing, clinical treatment, and rehabilitation, available both in residential settings and at home.
Omring operates with a clear focus on making the positive health of citizens its primary objective, while carefully balancing care quality, client experience, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction. Furthermore, the organisation champions social responsibility, particularly regarding environmental sustainability and addressing the availability challenges posed by an ageing population. Out of roughly 20 elderly care providers active within the region, Omring serves as the associate partner representing the collective interests of all these organisations across several collaborative network initiatives, all working together to ensure a sustainable future for local healthcare delivery.
For more information: https://www.omring.nl/
Asociación Cicerón
SPAIN
Asociación Cicerón is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of ageing at home and to the management of small cohabitation units for older people in the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha when circumstances make it impossible for them to continue living at home. Created in 1982 by a group of older people and volunteers to develop an alternative care model to traditional residential facilities, Associación Cicerón currently runs a ‘Vivienda Cicerón’ and manages 3 small municipal residential units, maintaining its founding essence: at-home lifestyle, autonomy, rights and active participation of older people, quality of care practices centred on the link between the person, the cohabitation group and the community. Since 2021, it collaborates with the Directorate General for the Elderly of Castilla-La Mancha to support the 157 municipal homes distributed throughout the region and to promote the transition towards an at-home care model in line with older people’s wishes.
For more information: https://asociacionciceron.org/
Fundación Pilares para la Autonomía Personal
SPAIN
Fundación Pilares para la autonomía personal (Pilares Foundation for Personal Autonomy) is a private, non-profit, nationwide organisation dedicated to upholding human dignity throughout life through innovation, knowledge, and cooperation.
Operating within the framework of the Integrated and Person-Centred Care (IPCC) Model, the Foundation works to enable individuals to remain active participants within their own environments by providing the essential support required to make this possible. To generate valuable knowledge, the organisation conducts extensive research and project evaluations in the fields of ageing, dependency, and disability. This work serves to substantiate and ensure the optimal application of the IPCC Model, supporting its ongoing, evidence-based development. Furthermore, the Foundation maintains an open Network of Good Practices related to the IPCC Model, which aims to serve as a practical resource to advance the model and enhance overall quality of life. Alongside its three distinct publication collections and an dedicated IPCC School, the organisation actively supports the implementation of this methodology through its “IPCC Dignified Lives” quality seal, which benchmarks care centres and services.
For more information: https://www.fundacionpilares.org/
Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales - IMSERSO
SPAIN
Imserso is a Social Security management entity attached to the Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, through the Secretary of State for Social Rights. Imserso is responsible for the older people’s policies, including those affairs derived from the creation and implementation of the system of protection for dependent persons and the development of policies and programmes related to the active ageing of the population. It is also responsible for the management of social services complementary to the Social Security system and the management of state-wide plans, programmes and services for the older people and dependent persons. Lastly, Imserso is responsible for drawing up proposals for basic regulations to guarantee the equality of citizens and the development of inter-territorial social cohesion policies in relation to the aforementioned matters.
For morei information: https://imserso.es/web/imserso
Fag og Arbejde - FOA
DENMARK
FOA (Fag og Arbejde, meaning Trade and Labour) is a Danish trade union with 167,000 members and 32 branches around the country in addition to the head office in Copenhagen.
Our members are engaged in a variety of public sector services such as public transport, childcare, nursing and long-term care for older persons.
In relation to nursing and long-term care our members work as social and health care helpers and as social and health care assistants. They primarily work at nursing homes and in home care provided by the municipality.
For more information: https://www.foa.dk/