On March 14, 2025, a new peer-learning session of the European Projects HUB for Social Economy took place. This initiative, co-designed with Weco Impresa Sociale, is supported by the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

Hosted at Vol.To in Turin, the event provided Torino Social Impact partners with an in-depth look at the CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme, focusing on open calls and the best strategies for applying for European funding.

The CERV Programme

With a budget of over €1.5 billion for the period 2021-2027, the CERV programme funds civil society organizations, local authorities, and institutions working on gender equality, anti-discrimination, violence prevention, and strengthening democratic participation.

During the workshop, Maria Chiara Pizzorno from Weco Impresa Sociale, a CERV programme designer and evaluator, presented the main funding lines, providing practical insights on accessing available funds and developing high-impact projects. In the final session, participants shared their project ideas and experiences with European project design in these areas.

The workshop was a valuable opportunity for knowledge-sharing and mentoring, offering a detailed overview of active calls and discussions on effective strategies for securing European funding.

Next Steps

The capacity-building process will continue in the coming weeks with individual support sessions, where participating organizations will have the chance to refine their project ideas and receive tailored guidance from European funding experts throughout the application process.

Learn more about the European Projects HUB at Torino Social Impact!