Rural Connect

RuralConnect is a 24‐month CERV transnational project strengthening civic participation, gender equality,  digital resilience and climate‐aligned development in rural EU territories. The project mobilises citizens,  municipalities, NGOs and entrepreneurs across Spain, Italy, Romania, Ireland and Luxembourg. It delivers a multilingual Digital Hub, cross‐border exchanges, civic mentoring, youth creativity labs, policy dialogue with EU institutions and a sustainability roadmap. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: RuralConnect strengthens civic participation, gender equality, digital resilience and climate‐aligned development in rural EU territories through transnational collaboration, capacity building, and innovative digital tools.

Specific Objectives:

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Mobilise Rural Communities:  Engage citizens, municipalities, NGOs and entrepreneurs across five EU countries in active civic participation and democratic processes.

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Build Digital Capacity: Deliver a multilingual Digital Hub and participatory tools that enhance digital resilience and accessibility in rural areas.

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Promote Gender Equality: Advance gender equality and women’s entrepreneurship through dedicated mentoring, training and policy dialogue.

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Foster Cross-Border Exchange: Facilitate transnational learning, storytelling and youth creativity labs that connect rural communities across borders.

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Influence Policy: Create policy dialogue with EU institutions and develop a sustainability roadmap for long-term impact.