Demography

The ACCESS’R project aimed at collecting and disseminating ideas on how to develop new services for people living in rural areas.

A social enterprise used RDP funding to foster social innovation and entrepreneurship in one of the most depopulated regions in Europe. 

Reducing the gap between generations and promoting social cohesion in order to reverse population decline in rural areas.

A rural women’s association used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to organise wool processing training courses and to create employment opportunities by valorising wool, a by-product of sheep meat production.

Refurbishment of a mountain path to stimulate economic activity and thus contribute to the revitalisation of the neighbouring rural areas.  

A project to help keep elderly people living at home safe and happy.

In order to strengthen and expand the function of a community café as a focal point of the village community, the outdoor area of the old school hosting the café was rebuilt and designed in such a way that community events can be held outdoors.

A community centre used support from the rural development programme to enhance its services and premises in order not to exclude people with Dementia.

A sports club used RDP support to renovate its facilities and offer a space that contributes to the integration of immigrants in the local society.

A project that aimed to mobilise society, build inter-generational cooperation and promote the region’s culinary tradition as means to preserve its cultural heritage.