KMOP - Social Action and Innovation Centre

KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre is a civil society organisation founded in Greece in 1977, with a permanent presence in Greece and Belgium and activities across Europe and beyond. KMOP works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of individuals and communities, with a particular focus on addressing inequalities, strengthening social inclusion, promoting sustainability and ensuring that innovation benefits all members of society.

KMOP combines applied research, education and training, policy development, direct social services, stakeholder engagement and social innovation. Over the years, it has implemented more than 500 initiatives, reaching over 450,000 people, while collaborating with public authorities, universities, research organisations, businesses, civil society and local communities.

KMOP works closely with universities, research institutions, public authorities, businesses and civil society organisations, supporting cross-sectoral cooperation, participatory research, knowledge exchange and the translation of research findings into practical solutions and policy recommendations.

Its expertise covers environmental education, sustainability competences, green skills development, behavioural change, community engagement, social inclusion, participatory approaches, gender equality, digital transformation and capacity building. KMOP contributes to initiatives addressing sustainable development, the green and digital transitions, inclusive and resilient communities, and the social dimensions of environmental and technological innovation.

KMOP has also developed more than 80 training courses, reaching over 70,000 learners, and has extensive experience designing and implementing educational programmes, capacity-building activities and awareness-raising campaigns for professionals, institutions and communities. Its work supports the development of sustainability competences, the adoption of environmentally responsible practices and the active participation of citizens in sustainable transitions.

Through its European partnerships and policy engagement activities, KMOP supports multi-stakeholder cooperation, community-based approaches, citizen participation, policy dialogue, knowledge transfer and the dissemination and exploitation of research results. Its presence in Brussels further facilitates engagement with European institutions, EU-level networks and policymakers, contributing to the connection between research, policy and societal needs.

KMOP is interested in joining Horizon Europe Cluster 6 consortia, particularly those addressing sustainable and inclusive communities, environmental education and awareness, sustainable food systems, circular economy, behavioural change, social innovation and participatory governance. KMOP can contribute through applied social research, stakeholder engagement, co-creation activities, community-based pilots, training and capacity building, policy recommendations, and dissemination, communication and exploitation activities.