Projects connecting communities

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

B.R.I.C.I.V.E.

A town-twinning partnership between Gravina in Puglia and Leskovac that promotes intercultural dialogue and European citizenship through music, education and…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

ARDARA²

Two communities with the same name, in Sardinia and Donegal, brought together by a town-twinning partnership that celebrates local identities, solidarity and…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

RADICAL GREEN

Art, culture and youth participation come together in a European network working towards the green transition of local communities.

Europe for Citizens

A4EUS

A European network dedicated to solidarity, migration and intercultural dialogue, with meetings between local authorities and civil society organisations.

Europe for Citizens

ResiliEurope

A network of European territories that connected resilience, solidarity and citizen participation, with particular attention to local and island communities.

Horizon Europe

CS-AWARE-NEXT

Research and cooperation to improve cybersecurity management in organisations and local and regional networks.

LIFE – Clean Energy Transition

IMPRESSIVE-DECARB

Practical support for small and medium-sized cities implementing integrated decarbonisation plans. Five pilot cities in four European countries work on governance,…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Romanico Sardegna

A cultural itinerary linking Nostra Signora del Regno, San Pietro di Sorres and the Holy Trinity of Saccargia. The project presents northern Sardinia’s Romanesque…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

INCLUDE

A twinning initiative between San Ġiljan and Guilcier focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities. Meetings in Sardinia and Malta address barriers to…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

ENCC

Rural areas in Italy and Portugal exchange perspectives on the energy transition, the environment and cultural heritage. Coordinated by Consorzio BIM Taloro, the…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

BCG

Oliena and Oliana explore singing, dance and popular traditions through European town twinning. Their 2026 exchanges involve cultural groups and young people,…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

TwinSantAndrea

Sant’Andrea Frius and Luqa involve young people in a programme of dialogue between Sardinia and Malta. The twinning initiative connects the two communities through…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

TWIN LOOMS

The weaving traditions of Sarule and Alcaraz meet in a twinning project dedicated to vertical looms. Workshops, exchanges and documentation of craft knowledge…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

UNITE

Sardinia, Corsica and the Balearic Islands share a programme addressing common island challenges. Three international meetings explore mobility, cultural heritage…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

RE-BUILD EU

A twinning initiative between Malta and Sardinia connects historical heritage, collective memory and civic participation. Ħal Għargħur and Tratalias involve…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

YME Project

Viggiano and Połaniec use music to bring young people and their communities together. Workshops and exchanges in Italy and Poland develop mutual understanding,…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

CUTSM

San Ġiljan and Piazza Armerina are preparing a twinning initiative connecting residents and local institutions. Two meetings planned for November and December 2026…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

DCHUI

Twinning between Ardara and Msida brought together cultural heritage, inclusion and civic participation. The December 2025 meeting in Sardinia concluded with an…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

SOuSeEU

Communities from Malta, Sardinia and Sicily exchange views on island challenges, participation and sustainable development. Meetings in Valletta and Cagliari…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

B.A.C.C.H.U.S.

Quartu Sant’Elena and Almansa strengthen their twinning relationship through cultural heritage and wine-growing traditions. Meetings and visits in both areas…

CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values

RAW

A network of local authorities and organisations from five countries supports children’s democratic participation. Training, community co-creation labs and a joint…

Fondazione di Sardegna

IN EUROPA CON L'EUROPA 4

European education for students at IIS Sergio Atzeni in Capoterra, supported by Focus Europe and funded by Fondazione di Sardegna. Learning about EU institutions…

Fondazione di Sardegna

#2021NextEuropeYou

An educational initiative by Istituto Comprensivo Cristoforo Colombo in Cagliari exploring the EU and its opportunities. Funded by Fondazione di Sardegna, it…

Fondazione di Sardegna

#Europeizziamoci 2

European education for students at Istituto Comprensivo Statale Ozieri and its school sites. The project explores the EU’s history, values and institutions through…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Costruire il Futuro

An entrepreneurship training school promoted by Maestrale in Alghero and northern Sardinia. Classes, workshops and exchanges with local companies support the…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Street Sport Sardinia

Elèt Eventi promotes youth inclusion and participation through a five-a-side football tournament involving young people at Quartucciu’s juvenile detention centre,…

Fondazione di Sardegna

MEMORIA LOGUDORO

English translation pending · Original in Italian

Un percorso di educazione alla memoria promosso dall’Unione dei Comuni del Logudoro. Seminari sulla Shoah, testimonianze e riflessione sui diritti umani si…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Enti Locali

YWTS – Edizioni I e II

The first two YWTS editions connect training for young professionals with the needs of Sardinian local authorities. The programme combines European funding skills…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Enti Locali

YWTS III

The third YWTS edition involved more than 150 Sardinian local authority employees in European project training. Local sessions and institutional meetings in…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Enti Locali

YWTS IV

The fourth YWTS edition offers free training for younger employees of Sardinian local authorities. Organised across eight territorial areas, the programme covers…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Territorio e lavoro – Medio Campidano e Sulcis

A programme supporting young people’s entry into employment and the development of professional activities in Medio Campidano and Sulcis. The initiative connects…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Territorio e lavoro – Carbonia e Iglesias

Focus Europe and the municipalities of Carbonia and Iglesias cooperate on a pathway into employment through European project development. Workshops, intensive…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Cooperazione internazionale

Territori Uniti 2023

Cooperation between Quartu Sant’Elena and the Palestinian municipalities of Yatta, Samou and Idhna strengthens centres serving people with disabilities. Staff…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Cooperazione internazionale

Territori Uniti 2025

The project supports disability centres in Yatta, Idhna and Samou with staff training and vehicles for transporting users. Quartu Sant’Elena leads cooperation with…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Cooperazione internazionale

Territori Sostenibili

A cooperation programme led by Sant’Anna Arresi connects Sardinia and Senegal around environmental sustainability. Training, exchanges of practice and responsible…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Cooperazione internazionale

Sidi Bouzid – Rifiuti e riciclo

Cooperation between Sardinian authorities and Sidi Bouzid supports urban waste collection and management. The project combines institutional exchange with…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Cooperazione internazionale

Territori Solidali

Territori Solidali supports dairy product marketing by young livestock farmers in Sidi Bouzid. Led by Sant’Andrea Frius, the project plans a permanent sales outlet…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Sardegna: digitalizzazione e futuro

An exchange between Sardinian and Estonian experience addresses digital transformation in local government. The project brings together institutions and experts to…

Fondazione di Sardegna

Corkalangianus

Corkalangianus promotes cork and cork oak landscapes as environmental, productive and cultural resources for Gallura. Delivered by Focus Europe, the project builds…

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna – Cooperazione internazionale

Scutari – Diritti e società civile

Cooperation between Sardinia and Albania strengthens community relationships during the pandemic. The project trains young people in Shkodër on European integration…

Parlamento europeo

VOT-EU

Information and citizen participation ahead of the 2019 European elections. Activities across eight countries.

Europe for Citizens

CLOE

Cities and civil society discussing inclusion, migration and Europe’s future. Focus Europe led the network.

Europe for Citizens

Be-EU

European citizens discussing solidarity, Euroscepticism and the reception of refugees. European solidarity was central.

Europe for Citizens

CIT-EU

Pomarico and international partners discussing migration and Europe’s future. The project involved 41 international guests.

Europe for Citizens

Agira – Ħaż-Żebbuġ

A Sicily–Malta town twinning initiative on youth and European opportunities. Exchanges involved students and local representatives.

Europe for Citizens

ENPCOM

Local authority cooperation on sustainable energy and the Covenant of Mayors. Exchanges focused on local practices.

Europe for Citizens

EU-TRACE

A European ceramics towns network connecting culture and local development. Museums and communities shared experience.

EuropeAid

Planning Networks

Territorial cooperation and civic participation linking Tulkarem and Taybeh. An initiative supported by EuropeAid.

Europe for Citizens

EuroMigMob

A towns network discussing migration, mobility and European integration. Shkodër led the partnership.

Europe for Citizens

EU-BOR

Active citizenship and cooperation among remote and border municipalities. Participation and European belonging were central.

Europe for Citizens

EUROMINE

European cooperation on mining heritage and local development. Exchanges explored former mining sites.

ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin 2007–2013

MIDEMP

Administrative capacity and local development across Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean. Focus Europe participated as a partner.

Europe for Citizens

PARK

Municipal networks promoting parks, landscapes and local identities. New perspectives for existing town twinnings.

Europe for Citizens

EuroNetLang

Linguistic minorities and local identities within a European cooperation network. Exchanges connected thirteen European territories.