REDefine – Associação Para A Investigação, Educação E Desenvolvimento
REDefine is a young but fast growing non-governmental organisation, based in Cascais, Portugal.
Our main objective is to promote cross-sector integration and cooperation between civil society organisations, businesses, public institutions and educational bodies, in order to facilitate innovation and the emergence of breakthrough solutions to societal challenges.
The organisation is governed by an Administrative council of 12 members, experts in the fields of academia, economics and finances, education and training, ICT and System design, social and cultural sciences, youth etc. It has over 60 members coming from businesses, educational institutions, associations, public institutions, NGOs and others. The organisation works in close partnership with organizations, institutions and professionals from all over Europe, aiming at encouraging the international cooperation in the fields of science and education, culture and arts, tourism and sustainable development. The organisation’s headquarters are based in DNA Cascais Agency, a municipal association, incubating and promoting innovation, training and career development, entrepreneurship and excellence for the benefit of the local community. Our integration with this structure allows us to further expand our networks, create synergies and promote innovation in education and training. The expertise of the organization is focused on the following key areas:
Youth, Education and Training: The Association provides education and training in the areas of soft and transversal skills and competencies, such as Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Foreign Languages, Cultural Competences, Information and Digital Literacy, Employability, Change Management and Vales Education. We also provide technical training in Data management and analysis, Environment and Sustainable Development, Rural Development and Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Digital Cartography & GIS Mapping, Digital Asset Management Systems and System design.
Culture, Tourism and Sustainable Development: As part of the European Cultural Networks “Route Européenne des Legendes, we are engaged with the development of the international cultural routes. The association provides expert assistance to the local stakeholders in sustainable tourism development, international cooperation and fundraising, marketing and promotion, quality improvement and management. Civil Society, Citizenship and Social Affairs
The association carries out awareness raising and training activities for young people and adults in the areas of Civic Participation, Community Building, volunteering and social engagement, citizens’ rights and freedoms. We also develop activities targeting socially vulnerable groups and are actively involved in Nurse care assistance and management for elderly, as well as coaching, professional training, educational support and career orientation to young people with fewer opportunities.