AEIDL (European Association for Innovation in Local Development)
What is Social Innovation?
Social innovation aims to tackle Social (and increasingly environmental) challenges, identifying and assessing unsatisfied needs precisely. While it may leverage digital and technological advancements, such as smart villages, its core focus remains on addressing unmet social needs.
What is Community-Led Social Innovation (CLSI)
CLSI focuses on local community involvement and empowerment, with local actors cooperating to develop and implement new solutions to address specific local needs and challenges identified by the community itself.
What are the objectives of this Call?
1. Raise awareness: increase understanding and recognition of CLSI and its significant value in addressing social challenges.
2. Identify, share and learn from community-led social innovation experiences that respond to key emerging social needs.
3. Build a collaborative network.
How will it benefit your organization?
By participating in this Call, you will:
1. Gain visibility for your project/approach at European level by showcasing your work at AEIDL’s ELIF online event in November 2024, and promoted through AEIDL’s communication channels
2. Catch the attention of potential partners, funding organisations and new initiatives.
3. Enhance your team’s skills and knowledge through the participation in future AEIDL CLSI events and activities.
4. Support local actors involved in Social Innovation to help improve policies.