{"id":653,"date":"2026-06-10T15:39:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dignityproject.eu\/?page_id=653"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:15:52","slug":"partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dignityproject.eu\/nl\/about\/partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>PARTNERS<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1.-IPBeja-Logo.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3> INSTITUTO POLITECNICO DE BEJA (IPBeja) &#8211; Portugal<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Polytechnic Institute of Beja (IPBeja) is a public higher education institution located in the Alentejo region of Portugal, dedicated to education, research, innovation, and regional development. Through its four schools \u2013 Education, Health, Agriculture, and Technology and Management \u2013 IPBeja offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, fostering academic excellence and professional skills development. The institution is strongly committed to internationalisation, actively participating in Erasmus+ and other European cooperation projects. IPBeja promotes applied research and knowledge transfer in areas such as health sciences, digital technologies, sustainability, agriculture, and social innovation. As a member of the HEROES European University Alliance, IPBeja contributes to strengthening transnational cooperation in higher education, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact across Europe. With extensive experience in European-funded projects, the institution collaborates closely with regional, national, and international partners to address societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development, inclusion, and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipbeja.pt\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2.-Mayo-msletb-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (Mayo) \u2013 Ireland<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Mayo College of Further Education and Training is a multi-campus vocational training college offering a wide range of full-time, part-time and lifelong learning opportunities across Mayo. With five campuses, approximately 700 full-time learners and 5,000 part-time students, MCFET delivers over 60 vocational training programmes and was named National FET Provider of the Year 2025. The college has a strong international outlook, with Erasmus+ involvement since 2016, student placements across Europe, staff professional development opportunities, and participation in European collaboration projects including CoVE initiatives with the Azores, Sicily and the Aegean Islands. MCFET\u2019s main areas of focus include healthcare, nursing studies, palliative care, occupational therapy support and social care. These are among the college\u2019s most popular course areas, reflecting its strong role in preparing learners for employment and further study in the health and social care sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mayocollege.ie\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3.-HIVSET-logo-scaled.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>INSTITUUT STE. ELISABETH (HIVSET) \u2013 Belgium<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Hivset in Turnhout is a leading expertise centre that bridges the gap between education end practice within the healthcare and welfare sector. At our school, we train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow through high-quality programs in secondary education and HBO5 Nursing (Higher Vocational Education, EQF Level 5). Personal guidance and hands-on practical experience are central to our approach. Our Training-center supports professionals and organizations with up-to-date, tailor-made continuing education and developmental pathways. Our offerings include technical training, professional growth and process coaching. Through this unique cross-pollonation between our school and the training centre, we work on building an innovative and future-proof healthcare sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hivset.be\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4.-STMC-logo.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Siauliu technologiju mokymo centras (STMC) &#8211; Lithuania<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>\u0160iauliai Technology Training Centre is one of the largest vocational education and training institutions in Lithuania and the largest VET provider in Northern Lithuania. The Centre provides initial and continuing vocational education and training, general education, and non-formal education programmes. With more than 3,000 learners and approximately 500 staff members, it delivers education and training activities across several cities. The Centre prepares specialists in various fields, including engineering, manufacturing and processing, architecture and construction, information and communication technologies, health care and social welfare, business and administration, and personal services. It places strong emphasis on practical training, the development of modern learning infrastructure, close cooperation with businesses and social partners, and ensuring high-quality education and training. The Centre is actively engaged in international cooperation through Erasmus+, Interreg, and other European Union-funded projects. It holds Erasmus+ accreditation in vocational education and training and has extensive experience in international partnerships and mobility activities. An important area of the Centre\u2019s activities is the training of healthcare and social welfare professionals. In this field, it cooperates closely with regional healthcare and social service institutions, ensuring high-quality practical training and contributing to the development of innovative educational solutions. Through its participation in the DIGNITY project, it contributes to the development of a joint European VET qualification in domiciliary palliative care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmc.lt\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5.-APCP-logo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>ASSOCIACAO PORTUGUESA DE CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS (APCP) &#8211; Portugal<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The Portuguese Palliative Care Association (APCP) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1995, dedicated to the development and promotion of palliative care in Portugal. APCP brings together healthcare professionals, researchers and organisations committed to improving access to quality palliative care. Beyond its work with healthcare professionals, APCP actively engages with the general public to raise awareness about palliative care and the right to dignified end-of-life care at home and in the community. It also advocates at the political level, working with policymakers and public authorities to strengthen national legislation, improve access to palliative care services, and ensure the implementation of evidence-based health policies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apcp.com.pt\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6.-INOVA-logo.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>INOVA+ &#8211; INNOVATION SERVICES, SA (INOVA+) &#8211; Portugal<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>INOVA+ is a leading Portuguese company in managing international projects within the fields of innovation, education, training, and research. With 28 years of experience, the company employs over 120 consultants across various offices in Portugal, Brussels, Heidelberg, and Warsaw. INOVA+ is a major player in EU-funded projects, coordinating more than 40, and has a strong focus on areas like pedagogical development, digital skills, green skills, and soft skills. INOVA+ provides a wide range of services, including project management, proposal writing, research, training program development, and event planning. It is also a member of several European networks and has coordinated more than 100 European projects, fostering collaboration across research centers, universities, municipalities, and businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inova.business\/en\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7.-CARDET-logo.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>CARDET CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH &#038; DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL  TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (CARDET) &#8211; Cyprus<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>CARDET (Centre for Advancement of Research and Development in Educational Technology) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, research and development organisation based in Cyprus. It is one of the leading research and development centres in the Euro-Mediterranean region, with global expertise in project design and implementation, capacity building, and e-learning. CARDET is independently affiliated with universities and institutions from around the world, such as Yale University, the University of Nicosia and the International Council of Educational Media. CARDET has completed numerous projects relating to the development of capacity building and planning in education and VET, youth support, adult learning, literacies, digital tools, eLearning, educational technology, and social integration of marginalized groups and seniors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardet.org\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"breadcrumbs\",\"props\":{\"show_current\":true,\"show_home\":true}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"PARTNERS\",\"image_align\":\"left\",\"image_margin\":\"xsmall\",\"title_color\":\"emphasis\",\"title_element\":\"h1\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion\",\"props\":{\"collapsible\":true,\"content_column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"css\":\".el-image{\\n    width: 250px;\\n    height: 200px;\\n    object-fit: contain;\\n    object-position: center;\\n}\\n\\n.el-element{\\n    border: solid 2px #000000;\\n    padding: 20px;\\n    border-radius:  0 30px 0 30px;\\n}\",\"image_align\":\"top\",\"image_grid_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_grid_width\":\"1-2\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"link_style\":\"default\",\"link_target\":true,\"link_text\":\"Read more\",\"multiple\":false,\"show_image\":true,\"show_link\":true},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Polytechnic Institute of Beja (IPBeja) is a public higher education institution located in the Alentejo region of Portugal, dedicated to education, research, innovation, and regional development. 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