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INSIDE EU

Dublin, Ireland

DisabilityEducationChildren & YouthGender equality
NGOFounded 2017International reach
Profile last updated: October 8, 2026

About

Founded in 2017, INSIDE EU is a non-governmental organisation based in Dublin, Ireland working on disability, education, children & youth +6 more.

INSIDE EU is a European non-profit institute of education and research working on inclusion, diversity, equality and engagement. It conducts EU-wide research into social exclusion, designs and delivers training, consultancy and community programmes, and coordinates or partners in European Commission-funded projects under Erasmus, ESC, Horizon, Interreg, CERV and other schemes. Its work centres on people with disabilities, youth, women and girls, and people with fewer opportunities, with a focus on education, sport, child protection, public services and employment. Its services are designed and delivered by people with lived experience of disability and disadvantage. The organisation is based in Dublin, Ireland, and works across Ireland and Europe.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2017

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

inclusiondiversityequalitydisabilityeducationsportErasmusEU projectsresearchtraining

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityEducationChildren & YouthGender equalityEmployment & SkillsMental healthCommunity developmentSport for developmentHuman rights

Works for

People with disabilitiesYouthWomen & GirlsChildrenStudentsVictims of violenceRefugees & MigrantsUnemployed people

How they work

ResearchCapacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

VIEWS

Sport for development

Erasmus Sport project promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities as volunteers in sport organisations and events, including research on good practice in inclusive volunteering.

Green Dojos

Health

Erasmus KA2 Sport project linking physical activity with environmental stewardship to encourage healthy lifestyles among inactive adults aged 55 and over.

PErfect

Education

Project developing resources and tools for PE teachers to support the education of autistic students in physical education classes.

Houses4Autism

Disability

Educational toolkit and VR game helping young autistic adults develop independent living skills.

TMA4ALL

Sport for development

Project developing inclusive, grassroots traditional martial arts resources for disabled and disadvantaged participants.

CIGTEY

Children & Youth

Erasmus KA220 Youth project strengthening inclusion and active citizenship among young people with fewer opportunities through civic and GovTech approaches.

Wellbeing in Schools

Mental health

Project implementing Mindfulness-Based Intervention practices in primary schools through an app and teacher toolkit.

Girls Empowerment through Sport

Gender equality

Erasmus Sport project working with secondary schools in Italy, Portugal, Ireland and Hungary to address gender inequality in physical education.

EmployABLE

Employment & Skills

Employability and soft skills programme supporting people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds towards employment and participation.

Financialit4Women

Employment & Skills

Financial literacy and resilience programme supporting women not in education, employment or training to build financial confidence and employability skills.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsEU fundingEarned income

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Sport England, Youth Work Ireland, Barnahus Network, DWP, University of Cyprus, University of Nottingham Malaysia

People

Management & team (3)

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