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Roes Cooperativa is a social cooperative enterprise of the ‘20s created by professional trainers, social workers, project managers and informal groups aiming to create an alliance that hosts innovative, experiential and non-formal education approaches. The company is registered at the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) database of Greece (000165603011), supported by DOCK - Support Structure of the SSE and selected for funding from NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework aka ESPA).

Roi in Greek stands for stream. Roes are the streams that even though they were working separately, (in parallel and together on different occasions since 2013), they decided tο come together and create a river that blends theιr different approaches in a holistic learning experience.

Roes Cooperativa was created with the need to bring innovation in non-formal learning by using more than 60 years of experience of its members to achieve its mission.

Their Vision is to create an open world where everyone has learning opportunities to develop and grow.

Their Goal is to redefine experiential learning by offering fresh and professional educational programs through customized methods and approaches.

Values:
Meraki, Cooperation, Sustainability, Effectivity, Creativity.

Objectives:
• Introduce innovative experiential learning approaches (streams) to a wider audience
• Adjust and offer handpicked streams from abroad to the Greek educational ecosystem
• Connect learning from different sectors of methods
• Connect successful approaches from the business world with the non-profit sector
• Connect organisations with other organisations and exchange innovations.
• Connect individuals with a big spectrum of learning approaches
• Connect individuals with organisations on the basis of their educational interest or goal
• Improve the quality of trainership by supporting trainers’ development
• Equip people with self-empowering concepts and methods to bring personal accountability

All of their activities are based on 4 pillars:
• Personal Growth. Creating learning activities from different spectrum of methods (Streams) and work-forms that are allowing the development of personal fulfilment, interpersonal skills, well-being and healthy lifestyle.
• Professional Development. Equipping through learning activities from interdisciplinary sectors skills that enhance: Entrepreneurship skills, employability skills, teamwork and communication skills and experiences.
• Social Inclusion. Ensuring that the learning streams stimulate an inclusive and solidarity society open to everyone working beyond gender, social, racial, health, political, or religious boxes.
• Sustainability. Providing a holistic idea to protect the environment, the economy and the people around.