Resources

How can a game become a gateway to lasting behavioral change? “Behavioral Traps and Chess” blends psychology and strategy to engage learners—especially adults and educators—through their interests. Using chess as...

Chess isn’t just a game—it’s a mindset for lifelong growth. The CHESS for Lifelong Learning project uses chess as an innovative training tool to develop soft skills and promote active...

With chess, even confinement can lead to freedom. The Chess in Prison Programme, led by the European Chess Union, uses the power of chess to support rehabilitation and personal growth...

Every move can shape a new future. The Chess for Freedom Programme, launched by FIDE and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, brings the transformative power of chess into prisons worldwide....

Can a game change the way we think, behave, and connect? Launched in 2022, the Chess in Prisons programme in Latvia introduces inmates to the strategic and reflective power of...

Learning how to learn can change everything. The Metacognitive Skills Project empowers low-skilled and vulnerable adult learners by helping them develop self-awareness, reflection, and independent learning strategies. Through interactive courses,...

Can work truly change lives in prison? Programme 2121 bridges incarceration and reintegration by offering prisoners real employment pathways and soft skills development. Led by Italy’s Ministry of Justice and...

How do you rebuild your life after prison? The NAUSICAA Project offers tailored support to people transitioning out of detention, helping them regain autonomy and reconnect with society. Through one-on-one...

What if justice could become a space for growth instead of punishment? The TAG Project offers an innovative community justice model in Milan, supporting people undergoing probation or public utility...

What happens when inmates and psychiatric patients come together to share their deepest emotions? “Emotions at Work” is a bold and unique initiative that brings together two often-stigmatized groups—prisoners and...

Can philosophy set us free—even behind bars? This workshop, rooted in the experience of philosophical practice in Rome’s Rebibbia Prison, invites inmates into a transformative journey of self-awareness, emotional reflection,...

Classical Chess game – it is a mental competition between two partners (opponents, players), between whites and blacks, which takes place on a special table, where chess pieces are moved...

Turning ideas into action starts here. The “Actívate” Initiative, launched by Google and the Spanish Ministry of Industry, equips young entrepreneurs with the digital and soft skills needed to succeed...

Big ambitions start with the right network. The Enterprise Europe Network supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored guidance, training, and international connections to help them grow and compete...

No young person should be left behind. The Youth Guarantee offers personalised pathways for young Europeans aged 15 to 29, helping them move from unemployment to meaningful work, training, or...

Soft skills make the difference—especially for those furthest from the job market. The Soft Skills Project helps people with low qualifications or disabilities strengthen key transversal skills like communication, teamwork,...