Partners
Meet our partners
REFLECT is powered by a transnational partnership of organizations from Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Together, they bring expertise in education, digital innovation, and community engagement to create inclusive learning opportunities across borders.
Youth for Exchange and Understanding (YEU)
The Lead Coordinator
Belgium
Established in 1981, YEU is an international non-governmental youth organization and a prominent member of the European Youth Forum (YFJ) and the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) in Brussels. Recognized as a leading European-level youth organization by both the EU and the Council of Europe, YEU focuses on creating innovative youth policies and educational manuals. Its mission is built on the principles of non-formal education, experiential learning, and self-directed growth, coordinating a vast network of 33 youth organizations across 28 countries
Cosvitec S.r.l.
The Training & Digital Hub Partner
Italy
Founded in 2001 in Naples, COSVITEC is a Consortium comprising the University of Naples “Federico II”, University Parthenope, and various SMEs. For over 20 years, it has operated as a center for research, higher education, and vocational training (VET), specializing in technology transfer and innovation support. As an accredited consortium leader in the VET sector, COSVITEC bridges the gap between academia and the labor market, leading regional clusters in agribusiness, tourism, and cultural heritage to support integrated territorial development
IVAIGO Association
The Innovation & Media Literacy Leader
Lithuania
IVAIGO is a dynamic, youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to digital innovation and social inclusion. It specializes in cutting-edge fields such as AI literacy, media literacy, and digital education, with a particular focus on empowering youth from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds. IVAIGO has a strong track record of managing international projects that address social entrepreneurship and the resilience of migrants and refugees in the digital age
Busitema University
The Academic & Outreach Lead
Uganda
Busitema University is one of Uganda’s most prominent public higher education institutions. It is widely recognized for its expertise in curriculum development, gender mainstreaming, and inclusive education policy. The university has a long-standing commitment to refugee-sensitive programming, having led numerous initiatives aimed at increasing access to technical and inclusive education for displaced populations in East Africa
VOCAX Startup Hub and Training Centre
The Entrepreneurship & Grassroots Partner
Uganda
VOCAX is a leading youth support center known for its grassroots reach in refugee settlements and low-income urban communities. It provides a wide range of non-formal vocational training, from digital upskilling and computer literacy to fashion design and catering. As an innovation hub, VOCAX focuses on entrepreneurship incubation and startup mentoring, helping young people in fragile contexts transform their skills into sustainable livelihoods
Champions Factory Africa (CHAF)
The Intercultural Inclusion Partner
Ghana
Based in Accra, CHAF is a non-profit subsidiary of Champions Factory International that uses a unique blend of education, sports, and entrepreneurship to drive social change. The organization specializes in addressing migration, social exclusion, and youth unemployment across West Africa. CHAF works directly with displaced youth, employing innovative community-based training methods to foster gender equality and social cohesion
Kagera Youth Forum
The Grassroots Implementation & Community Empowerment Partner
Tanzania
Kagera Youth Forum is a grassroots, youth-led platform deeply rooted in the refugee-hosting regions of Northwestern Tanzania. It serves as a vital link for marginalized youth, providing education, civic empowerment, and community development programs. With its strong on-the-ground presence, the Forum specializes in tailoring international educational models to meet the specific cultural and linguistic needs of local refugee communities