On 23 January 2026, the NEF – Digital and Empowerment in Social Work Training project held its first Steering Committee meeting online, gathering the presidents and directors of six dedicated organisations from France, Belgium, Romania and Portugal: IRTS Hauts-de-France, Habble, Logopsycom, Aproximar, ASSOC and CNASR.
On 12 December, two European workshops were held as part of Work Package 2 of the Erasmus+ project NEF – Digital and Empowerment in Social Work Training. Despite time and language challenges, participants demonstrated great commitment and enthusiasm. The workshops provided a platform for engaging discussions, presentations, and sharing innovative practices from across Europe.
We are excited to announce that Work Package 2 – Mapping of Innovative Empowerment Practices and Tools in Social Work has been successfully completed across all partner countries!
On 26 September 2025, ASSOC organized the National Workshop for the NEF project, aimed at identifying and evaluating good practices in the field of social inclusion and employment. The event took place in a hybrid format, with 20 participants attending in person and over 40 joining online.
COVID-19 has profoundly impacted our lives in various ways, and social work has not been exempt. Social workers had to reinvent their practices in this new era. Digital technology has established itself as an essential solution. But what remains today of this accelerated transition, and what is its real impact on social workers?
The kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ NEF project (Digital and Empowerment in Social Work Training) took place on 20 and 21 March 2025 at IRTS Hauts-de-France in Loos. This meeting marked the official start of a three-year cooperation involving six partners from France, Belgium, Romania, and Portugal.
Work Package 2 of the Erasmus+ project NEF is up and running! 🎯 The goal? To identify and promote innovative empowerment practices and tools in social work, especially those involving digital solutions.
How can we strengthen the empowerment of vulnerable people in the digital age? That’s the core question of the Erasmus+ project NEF – Digital and Empowerment in Social Work Training (cooperation partnership) launched in November 2024 for a three-year journey.
We are pleased to announce that the Methodological Framework for the Selection and Analysis of Best Practices has been successfully completed as part of the NEF – Digital and Empowerment in Social Work Training project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
How can we strengthen the empowerment of vulnerable people in the digital age?This is the central question of the Erasmus+ NEF project – Digital Technology and Empowerment in Social Work Training (cooperation partnership), launched in November 2024 for a duration of three years.
