MEDAIGENCY AI4Purpose Voices: Insights from a Palestinian team on AI for pediatric mental health in crisis response

Developed during the AI4Purpose Hackathon, SENSE is a dual-interface AI platform designed to support pediatric mental health triage in crisis-affected environments. Discover how a Palestinian team is using emotionally aware AI, privacy-preserving design, and trauma-informed digital tools to support children living through conflict and displacement.

CLUSTERATLAS4MED: stakeholder meeting in Southern Italy strengthens dialogue on rural tourism development in the Euro-Mediterranean area

On 22 April, a new stakeholder engagement meeting was organised by EXO in Basilicata (Southern Italy).

CLUSTER for a dATa driven ruraL sustAinable touriSm for MEDiterranean SMEs

EmpoweerNEET project- Call for Tenders: Moodle Platform Development, Hosting and Maintenance for SSE Training

The EmpoweerNEET project is launching a call for tenders to contract a specialized provider for the development, hosting, configuration, and maintenance of a Moodle-based e-learning platform to support Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) training. The platform will enable hybrid learning, participant management, and monitoring of training activities. Deadline for applications: 4 May 2026.

EmpoweerNEET MED: Upskilling NEETs through Social and Solidarity Economy

EmpoweerNEET project- Call for Tenders: Training Provider for Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Entrepreneurship Training

The EmpoweerNEET project is seeking a qualified training provider to deliver an in-person training programme on Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) entrepreneurship in Catalonia, along with the facilitation of a final showcase event for participants’ projects. The assignment targets up to 50 participants and will be implemented between June and October 2026. Detailed Terms of Reference are attached.

EmpoweerNEET MED: Upskilling NEETs through Social and Solidarity Economy

EmpowerNEET Project- Call for Tenders: Audiovisual Production and Digital Content Development in SSE Training

The EmpoweerNEET MED project is seeking a specialized service provider in audiovisual production and e-learning development to transform an existing Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) training package into digital learning content. The assignment includes the production of training videos, interactive materials, and integration into a Moodle platform. Deadline for applications: 4 May 2026.

EmpoweerNEET MED: Upskilling NEETs through Social and Solidarity Economy

CReSInMed launches auditor selection call in Tunisia

CReSInMed launches a call for the selection of an external auditor for the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism. Deadline: 11 May 2026.

Competitiveness and Internationalisation of Rural Tourism SMEs in the Mediterranean

ReTour highlights the need for a stronger action to accelerate sustainability in tourism in the European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

During the European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, a short presentation on the Retour Project was delivered, outlining its vision to empower SMEs in the Mediterranean tourism sector to become more resilient to crises, seasonality, climate change, and geopolitical developments by enhancing innovation, cross-border cooperation, and skills development.

Building Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Industry

ReTour engages with the Jordan Hotels Association to support digital transformation in the hospitality sector

Representatives of the ReTour Project from JUSR and Specto met with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Hotels Association. The meeting focused on identifying opportunities to enhance the digital readiness and competitiveness of hotels, particularly MSMEs, in Jordan. The engagement also emphasized improving customer experience, service quality, and online presence as critical factors for sector growth.

Building Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Industry

ReTour advances Innovation Hub development to support tourism MSMEs in Jordan

Project managers of the ReTour project met with the leadership of the Amman Chamber of Commerce and discussed the road map to implement the project in Jordan. The meeting focused on supporting tourism MSMEs across the Mediterranean to become more resilient. The team introduced the research study, which examines risk factors, digital maturity, and resilience needs.

Building Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Industry