Fundación Isabel Gemio and the partnership of the Erasmus+ ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’ launch the network ‘You’re Not Alone’
Madrid, December 16th, 2024. Fundación Isabel Gemio presented this Monday the network ‘You’re Not Alone’ as part of the Erasmus+ project ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’, co-financed by the European Union. The presentation took place in the auditorium of the Colegio Internacional G. Nicoli, a venue that welcomed representatives of national and international organizations, mentors and project participants, as well as a large group of VET students.
The network was established with three main goals:
- To promote investment in research on rare diseases.
- To foster the inclusion and participation of young people with rare diseases.
- To become a recognized advisor on rare diseases.
The network also benefits from the participation of prestigious organizations such as Parent Project APS (Italy), Rare Diseases Croatia (Croatia), and Cyprus Alliance for Rare Disorders (Cyprus). These entities bring their expertise in the field of rare diseases and social inclusion, ensuring a multidisciplinary and global perspective. During the event, the achievements of the Erasmus+ project were also highlighted, particularly its success in facilitating the development of a high-quality youth mentoring model.
Later, the audience had the opportunity to hear testimonials from Antonio Maldonado, Marta Arriero, Laura Sánchez, and Marina Toro, who shared their experiences within the mentoring process. Each of them spoke about the benefits of the initiative and emphasized the need for role models in the field of rare diseases.
Fundación Isabel Gemio once again reaffirms its commitment to research and inclusion. In the coming months, the ‘You’re Not Alone’ network aims to expand its reach by incorporating new organizations and developing activities to strengthen its impact across Europe.
