Germany

Unlocking independence and integration for refugees

Unlocking independence and integration for refugees

#BIKEYGEES is a remarkable initiative that aims to empower refugee women and girls in Berlin by offering them free practical cycle training. The initiative also teaches German traffic rules and how to carry out basic bike repairs in different languages. They also give out bikes, helmets, maintenance tools, and locks to participating girls and women after passing a small theoretical exam, so they can leave the training self-sufficient.

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Revolutionizing mobility through ride-sharing benches

Revolutionizing mobility through ride-sharing benches

The ride-sharing bench is centrally located on the village street, inviting people to comfortably sit down and indicate their desire for a ride. Destination signs in five directional alternatives in the area, indicating where people want to go. By identifying the direction and destination of each bench’s occupant(s), drivers willing to give someone a ride can easily connect with them. The initiative is characterised by the positive feedback loop: The more benches are installed in different localities, the shorter the waiting time will be for people sitting on the benches and the larger the network of possible destinations becomes.

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New ACCTING Research Line Reports

New ACCTING Research Line Reports

As the ACCTING project reaches its final week, we are proud to share the results of its second cycle of research, which are now ... read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: lessons learnt

ACCTING’s pilot projects: lessons learnt

A three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING’s pilot projects. read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: frequent challenges

ACCTING’s pilot projects: frequent challenges

  This article is part of a three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING's pilot ... read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: successes and achievements

ACCTING’s pilot projects: successes and achievements

A three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING’s pilot projects. read more

ACCTING Final Conference: watch the replay now!

ACCTING Final Conference: watch the replay now!

Last week ACCTING project held its Final Conference in Brussels a key moment to reflect on the project's contribution to building a ... read more

Women, Villages, Forests: Local Struggle and Solidarity Experiences from Greece and Türkiye [webinar held in Greek & Turkish]

Women, Villages, Forests: Local Struggle and Solidarity Experiences from Greece and Türkiye [webinar held in Greek & Turkish]

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Webinar: More Inclusive Sustainability Policies

Webinar: More Inclusive Sustainability Policies

Join us on 22 May to discuss how future research can actively shape sustainability policies and support Green Deal objectives. read more

Webinar: Research Supporting Social Impact – Sustainability through Innovation

Webinar: Research Supporting Social Impact – Sustainability through Innovation

Join us on 19 May to discuss how research can support innovation and social impact for environmental sustainability. read more

Webinar: Advancing Social Science Research for a Just Green Transition

Webinar: Advancing Social Science Research for a Just Green Transition

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Webinar: Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition

Webinar: Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition

Watch the recording now! Online Webinar: "Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition" read more

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