IDE Social Hub

IDE Social Hub is a non-profit organisation based in rural Alentejo (Portugal), operating at the crossroads of social innovation, inclusion, diversity and equity (IDE), with a specific focus on young people with fewer opportunities, including migrants, NEET youth and underrepresented groups in the labour market. The organisation applies non-formal education, participatory methodologies and social tech approaches to address structural inequalities related to employability, digital access, civic participation and social inclusion, particularly in low-density rural territories facing demographic decline, labour shortages and limited access to opportunities. IDE Social Hub contributes to the development of inclusive, scalable and policy-relevant practices, aligned with the horizontal priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme, notably Inclusion and Diversity, Digital Transformation, Democratic Participation and Social Sustainability. Although a recently established organisation, IDE Social Hub is grounded in strong professional expertise and European-level recognition, ensuring the technical capacity, strategic vision and implementation readiness required for effective European cooperation projects. Thematic Expertise / Fields of Work - Inclusion and diversity policies - Youth with fewer opportunities (migrants, NEETs, rural youth) - Anti-discrimination and intercultural dialogue - Employability, soft skills and labour market integration - Digital empowerment and social innovation - Non-formal education and participatory learning - Youth participation and active citizenship -Rural development and territorial cohesion Organisational Experience IDE Social Hub designs and contributes to activities such as: - Development and facilitation of non-formal learning activities focused on inclusion, employability and digital skills - Community-based initiatives addressing social exclusion in rural and peripheral areas - Organisation and moderation of learning spaces, dialogues and public discussions on inclusion, equity and social innovation - Co-creation of methodological tools, guidelines and good practices for inclusive participation and labour market access - Cooperation with civil society organisations, municipalities, private-sector actors and European networks - The organisation seeks to contribute to Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects as a technical and content-driven partner, and to progressively take coordination roles in future funding cycles. Leadership and Key Person Elisangela Souza – Founder & Project Lead Elisangela Souza is a recognised social innovation and inclusion leader with extensive experience in diversity, equity and social entrepreneurship. Key credentials include: - Top 100 Social Entrepreneurs in Europe – Euclid Network - Ambassador at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, contributing to high-level discussions on diversity, equity and inclusion within the technology and innovation ecosystem - Invited by EU public institutions in Portugal to participate in institutional visits and policy dialogues in Brussels, contributing to exchanges on inclusion, social innovation and diversity - Speaker, moderator and facilitator at national and international events on social inclusion, digital transformation and equity - Academic background in Communication and Project Management, with long-standing experience working with underrepresented communities - Her profile ensures strong policy awareness, European alignment and practical implementation capacity, mitigating the risks typically associated with early-stage organisations. Added Value for European Partnerships - IDE Social Hub offers European partners: - Strong alignment with Erasmus+ inclusion and diversity priorities - Expertise in working with migrant and rural youth - Innovative social tech and participatory methodologies - Access to rural territories and hard-to-reach communities - High-quality communication, dissemination and stakeholder engagement - Commitment to long-term European cooperation and policy relevance Interested in Cooperation Within - Erasmus+ KA1 Youth (Youth Exchanges, Youth Participation Activities) - Erasmus+ KA2 Small-scale Partnerships (KA210-YOU / KA210-ADU) - Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation Partnerships (KA220-YOU / KA220-ADU / KA220-VET)