On Friday, October 10, the second meeting of the community of practice focused on initiatives for young NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) took place, addressing young individuals not engaged in education, employment, or training.

The initiative is part of the broader Community of Practice project, realized with the support of the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

The online meeting also featured Alessia Gianoncelli, Director of Knowledge and Programs at EVPA, the European network that brings together over 300 organizations dedicated to impact finance. The aim was to explore funding opportunities to support social impact projects carried out by organizations in Turin.

Following the first meeting, during which ecosystem organizations shared their mission, project progress, and initiatives related to the NEET phenomenon, the second meeting of the Community of Practice focused on two specific questions: “How are your initiatives in support of NEETs funded?” and “Do you think there is a need for more funding? If so, what characteristics should it have?”

A total of 13 organizations participated in the meeting. In addition to accessing resources, the discussion also delved into the magnitude of public and private calls for proposals, beneficiaries of activated projects, and the relationship between competition and collaboration within these calls. These topics facilitated a constructive exchange, allowing for the sharing of experiences, limitations, and possibilities.