Project Partners
A short introduction of project partners.
“St. Mary” High School for Hearing Impaired, Bucharest, Romania
LICEUL SPECIAL PENTRU DEFICIENȚI DE AUZ ”SF. MARIA”
(”ST. MARY” HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEARING IMPAIRED)
ȘCOALA PROFESIONALĂ SPECIALĂ PENTRU DEFICIENȚI DE AUZ ”SF. MARIA”
(”ST. MARY” SPECIAL VOCATIONAL FOR HEARING IMPAIRED)
Address: Aleea Istru, no. 6, sector 6, București, 061912, Romania
Phone: +40217787655
E-mail: surzi2@yahoo.com
Web site: www.scoalasurzi2bucuresti.ro
Organization Description:
“St. Mary” High School for Hearing Impaired, Bucharest, Romania is a public state institution providing education and support for children and young people with hearing impairments and associated disabilities. The school includes preschool, primary, secondary, vocational, and high school levels, serving 224 students in the 2025–2026 school year.
Our institution offers both general and vocational education, including qualifications in Printing Techniques (Offset Printer) and Tourism and Food (Chef). It is the only special education school in Romania that provides dual vocational training in the field of Printing Techniques. At the high school level, students follow a five-year program leading to the Polygraph Technician qualification.
The school is fully equipped with modern facilities – SMART boards, speech therapy rooms, science and computer labs, workshops for gastronomy, printing, arts and crafts, and a media center.
Students achieve excellent results, with a success rate of over 90% in national exams, and they frequently win awards in local and national competitions. The school has been awarded the European School Certificate three times and implements various European projects such as Erasmus+ and eTwinning.
Our dedicated teaching staff includes experienced special education professionals, methodologists, and curriculum developers, committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education and promoting equal opportunities for all students.
Altındağ Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School
Address: Gültepe Mah. Babür cad. No 22 Altındağ / Ankara/ Türkiye
Contact email address: 118538@meb.k12.tr
Telephone number: +90 312 317 02 70
Web site of the organization: https://ametal.meb.k12.tr/
Established in 1954, Altındağ Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School is a fully equipped institution providing high-quality vocational and technical education. The school features 33 classrooms, 35 workshops, a chemistry laboratory, a library, a multipurpose hall, and seminar and meeting rooms.
With 75 teachers, 4 administrative staff, and around 480 students, the school offers a dynamic learning environment that combines academic excellence with practical experience. Emphasizing both education and extracurricular development, Altındağ supports sports, cultural events, and traditional folk dance programs, achieving recognition at the national level.
The school offers six main departments:
- Information Technologies (Web Design, Computer Technical Service)
- Metal Technologies (Welding, Metalwork)
- Electrical and Electronics Technologies (Panel Systems, Home Appliances, Communication)
- Machinery Technologies (CNC, Computer-Aided Machine Drafting)
- Furniture and Interior Design
- Special Education for Hearing-Impaired Students
Vision and Mission
Our goal is to educate competent, creative, and confident individuals who are equipped with modern technical skills, guided by ethical values, and capable of contributing to both industry and society. We aim to prepare our students for higher education and professional life as productive citizens who embrace continuous learning and innovation.
Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic
Adress: Katarine Ambrozic 3, Belgrade, Serbia
Contact email address gzajic@politehnika.edu.rs
Telephone number +381644667860
Web site of the organization www.politehnika.edu.rs
The Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic is a prestigious public higher education institution that brings together more than 3500 students across more than 30 diverse study programs in the fields of technical-technological, art, medical, and socio-humanistic fields. With a commitment to continuous improvement and the development of teaching quality, higher education, and collaboration with national and international institutions, the Academy takes pride in its achieved results. Our institution is proactive in creating an environment that fosters academic success, creativity, and innovation.
Through accredited undergraduate, specialist, and master vocational study programs, short study programs, various forms of lifelong learning, as well as professional, research, and artistic work, the Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic provides students with contemporary knowledge, skills, and competencies. These enable them to find their place in the job market, contribute to societal development, and be competitive in professional environments, both domestically and internationally.
We strive to maintain strong connections with relevant business organizations, recognizing their crucial role in shaping curricula and providing opportunities for gaining practical experience. This synergy between education and industry is crucial in shaping the future of young professionals, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills tailored to the dynamic needs of the economy.
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Adress: Davutpaşa Mah. Davutpaşa Caddesi 34220, Esenler / İSTANBUL
Contact email adress: bilgiedinme@yildiz.edu.tr
Telephone number: +90 212 383 70 70
Web site of the organization : https://www.yildiz.edu.tr/
Organization Description:
Yıldız Technical University (YTU) is one of Türkiye’s leading public higher education institutions, distinguished by its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and innovation. With more than 25,000 students across 10 faculties and 3 institues YTU offers a wide range of study programs in engineering, natural sciences, architecture, economics, and social sciences.
With its mission of cultivating individuals who contribute to societal needs and national competitiveness through excellence in education, teaching, and research at an international level, YTU strives to bring innovative ideas and practices to life. Guided by its vision to strengthen its contribution to regional and global sustainable development by producing solutions, guiding direction, and driving transformation, the university continues to expand its impact beyond national borders.
Dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation, YTU fosters a vibrant academic environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The university maintains strong ties with national and international institutions, continuously improving teaching quality and research capacity through joint projects and partnerships.
Through its accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as continuous education and research initiatives, YTU provides students with the tools to meet the complex challenges of today’s world. Its graduates are recognized for their ability to contribute to technological progress, sustainable development, and global competitiveness.
Furthermore, Yıldız Technical University upholds strong collaborations with industry and business organizations, ensuring that its curricula remain aligned with evolving real-world demands. This close synergy between academia and industry empowers students to gain practical experience, nurture innovation, and emerge as visionary professionals and leaders driving the future of technology and society.
EU&PRO
Adress: Eu&Pro centrum vzdělávání a praxe, s.r.o.
Terronská 947/49 Bubeneč, 160 00 Praha 6 Czech Republic / Prague
Contact email adress: info@eupro.cz
Telephone number: +420 773 057 939
Web site of the organization : https://www.eupro.cz/
Organization Description:
Eu&Pro is a Prague-based educational and training organization with over 20 years of experience in education, vocational training, and Erasmus+ mobility.
It supports young people through non-formal and informal learning and empowers adults with key competencies in line with lifelong learning.
The organization delivers structured courses, technical seminars, and mobility projects, and develops innovative e-learning platforms, digital content, and VR-based training materials.
Key focus areas include digital transformation, entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and environmental education. Eu&Pro collaborates with over 100 partners, including universities, NGOs, municipalities, and private companies, participating in Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and UNDP projects.
A multidisciplinary team of certified educators, ICT experts, and social inclusion specialists ensures high-quality project implementation, inclusive education, and cross-border exchange of good practices across Europe.
Epomeni Stasi
The cooperative “Epomeni Stasi” is a social local business coffee bar where youngsters with disabilities have the opportunity to enter into the labor market in a safe and not such competitive environment. We create a colorful and warm cafe bar in the city center where youngsters, citizens, and tourists have the opportunity to order via “signs” and have an experience of learning and using the greek sign language.
We support local market products and a healthy lifestyle via responsible consumption. We promote solidarity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. Many cultural events happening in our cafe bar that are accessible for mixed groups of youngsters such as deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing too. Many artists from different backgrounds present their work in our place and new initiatives are welcome up to the topics of solidarity and inclusion. The name of the bar is “Epomeni Stasi” in greek and the meaning is “Next Stop or Next Step” as metaphoric for youngsters with disabilities.
Our members are experienced in the field of youth, social work and inclusion many of whom have been working alongside young people for many years. Members of the organization have also participated in many seminars across Europe and have gained experience thanks to this attendance, as well as expertise gained during numerous training sessions.
