Vocational Training for Inclusion in Rare Diseases
The project
VET4INCLUSION addresses a key gap in vocational education and training: the lack of inclusive learning pathways linked to real social and healthcare environments. Many VET students do not have access to meaningful practical experiences in specialised fields such as rare diseases, while organisations working in this area often lack structured systems to host and train students.
The project in brief
The project brings these two worlds together. It connects VET providers and rare disease organisations in order to create quality internships, develop inclusive learning tools, and strengthen cooperation between education and the social sector. In doing so, it supports both better training opportunities for students and more inclusive professional environments across Europe.
Partners
6 members
🇪🇸 Fundación Isabel Gemio (Spain) — Coordinator
Fundación Isabel Gemio is a Spanish organisation dedicated to research, awareness, and social action in the field of rare diseases and neuromuscular disorders. As project coordinator, it leads the overall implementation, ensures quality and impact, and contributes its extensive experience in patient support, inclusion, and European project management.
🇪🇸 ASEM — Federación Española de Enfermedades Neuromusculares (Spain)
ASEM is a national federation representing people affected by neuromuscular diseases in Spain. It plays a key role in supporting patients and families, promoting inclusion, and providing expertise on the real needs of people living with rare conditions. In the project, ASEM contributes with its direct connection to the target group and its experience in social inclusion
🇵🇹 Universidade de Évora (Portugal)
The University of Évora is a higher education institution with strong experience in research, education, and training development. Within the project, it supports the design and validation of training content, ensuring academic quality and contributing to the development of innovative learning methodologies.
🇭🇷 Hrvatski Savez za Rijetke Bolesti (Croatia)
The Croatian Alliance for Rare Diseases is a national umbrella organisation representing people with rare diseases. It works to improve quality of life, promote inclusion, and advocate for patients’ rights. In the project, it contributes to implementation, provides access to communities, and supports the development of inclusive internship environments.
🇨🇾 Cyprus Alliance for Rare Disorders (Cyprus)
The Cyprus Alliance for Rare Disorders is a key organisation representing patients with rare diseases at national level. It focuses on awareness, advocacy, and support for affected individuals and families. Within the project, it plays an important role in community engagement and in testing and implementing project results.
🇪🇸 Fundación Plaza de los Oficios (Spain)
Fundación Plaza de los Oficios is specialised in vocational education, employability, and training for young people. It brings strong expertise in VET systems and labour market integration. In the project, it supports the development of training pathways and contributes to bridging education and real professional environments.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Project Nº: 2024-1-ES01-KA220-VET-000254122
Start date: 01/09/2024
End date: 30/09/2026
