YOU SI NET RELOAD – Youth Social Innovation Network Reload

Youth Social Innovation Network Reload (You SI Net), cofunded by European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) programme Erasmus Plus – Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth, is a pilot project that aims to shake online education within the scope of social innovation and entrepreneurship.

Developed to overtake the unequal impact of the pandemic, YOU Si Net Reload aims to strenghten the young people living in mediterrenean areas of Europe, North Africa and the Near East, willing to transform contemporary challange in new chances.

You SI Net Reload is developed by an international consortium composed of three experienced Italian and Moroccan social enterprises (Project Ahead, Impact Hub Siracusa and Happy Smala) which collaborate with five youth organizations from Italy, Spain, Jordan, Tunisia, and Egypt: Agenzia Per La Promozione Dei Giovani in Italia, Fundación Social Desarrollo Responsable (MUNUS), PARACHUTE16, Future Islands e Icealex.

The overall objective is to strengthen young people’s skills in order to train social innovators and future changemakers capable of addressing the social challenges faced by their communities.

The project action will have these objectives:

  • Engagement of local communities through youth-led processes of social and cultural regeneration.
  • Development of entrepreneurial skills through training pathways designed for innovators and social entrepreneurs, aimed at strengthening professional, digital, and transversal competences.
  • Cross-border collaboration to strengthen dialogue between Europe and the Mediterranean region and promote European values and policies related to social innovation
  • Intercultural dialogue as a space for the exchange of ideas and best practices, and for the promotion and appreciation of cultural diversity.

You SI Net Reload training course online addresses social worker, aspiring social entrepreneurs or people that are interessed in processes of change:

Self-paced Edition

Live Edition (closed)

  • Abdelrhaman Refaee (Egypt) – TayfLink (1st Prize Winner): a digital platform for families with children with autism, offering structured care pathways, remote consultations, and guided screening.
  • Mohamed Jasser Chouat (Tunisia) – SCOBEE (2nd Prize Winner): a startup that protects bees and supports beekeepers, promoting sustainable practices and enhancing biodiversity.
  • Emna Chebbi (Tunisia) – Auco: Auraura Upcycled Co (3rd Prize Winner): a design lab that transforms textile waste into eco-friendly yarns, creating products and clothing that combine creativity, style, and circular innovation.
  • Irene Panico (Italy) – Vic- Values for Inclusive Community (4th Prize Winner): a bilingual Italian-Arabic educational kit for preschools and primary schools, designed to support learning and promote social inclusion.
  • Oussama Borchani (Tunisia) – Greenhood: It transforms urban organic waste into natural compost, reduces landfill use, and provides sustainable fertilizers for local farmers.
  • Camilla Rampazzo (Italy) – NAFAS: An inclusive and holistic space for women’s well-being and empowerment, combining free community services with business initiatives.
  • Malak El Boury (Marocco) – Roots & Routes: A digital platform that supports migrant and Global South entrepreneurs operating across borders.
  • Nourhene Bakalti (Tunisia) – Flooka: A platform that makes education more accessible through supervised peer coaching and transforms traditional content into digital learning materials.
  • Nouhayla Stitou (Marocco) – Career Discovery Lab: A hands-on program that helps young people explore academic and career paths through direct experiences, workshops, and engagement with professionals.
  • Sarah Rashed Mohamed Rashed (Egypt) – Nilebeat: A sustainable bracelet made from recycled plastic with textile sensors. It monitors blood pressure in at-risk individuals and includes an alert system.
  • Ahmed Zaky Dawood Zaky (Egypt) – Jeel 2050: A youth-led educational agency that integrates Sustainable Development Goals into the school curriculum, offering hands-on STEM activities and solution-design projects.
  • Arij Tlili (Tunisia) – Let It End: An innovative child protection system combining smart clothing, a wearable bracelet, and a mobile app to detect suspicious physical interactions.
  • Nourhene Ben Rguiga (Tunisia) – Breathe & Be: A platform that connects artists, enthusiasts, and creative communities, facilitating discovery, learning, and cultural exchange
  • Maher Hassen (Tunisia) – Asala Artisanet: A platform that supports young and female rural artisans, providing visibility, fair direct trade, and digital skills training.
  • Stefano Seccia (Italy) – NOVA: A civic ecosystem that engages young people in political participation, promoting collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based, merit-driven leadership..
  • Rehab Elrefaei (Egypt) – Purpose Rediscovered: A matching platform connecting experienced retirees with startups and young professionals, turning their expertise into mentoring and professional development opportunities..
  • Annalisa Gaia Saffioti (Italy) – Marinonda: Regeneration of a site that combines hospitality, community, and sustainability, fostering connections between travelers and local residents.
  • Mohammad Hamed Attallh Alkhatib (Jordan) – LoopX, Circular Plastic Awareness: Engagement of students and the community in plastic management and recycling, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors.
  • Wesam Abdallah Abedelrhamn Marei (Jordan) –Aqaba Children Community: It empowers children through hands-on learning and skills development, creating safe spaces for leadership, creativity, and active citizenship.

Year:

2024 – ongoing

Financing:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) – European Commision

Partners:

  • Project Ahead (lead)
  • Impact Hub Siracusa – Italy
  • Happy Smala – Morocco
  • Agenzia per la Promozione dei Giovani – Italy
  • Fundacion Transparencia Desarollo Social Responsabile – Spain
  • Parachute 16 – Jordan
  • Future Islands – Tunisia
  • Icealex – Egypt