By Anthony Polychronakis, Jonas Bernitt, Elena Curtopassi
đź’ˇ The SACRED project is receiving increasing attention for its inclusive, community-based approach to dementia and multimorbidity care. Two recent events highlighted its growing relevance.
26th of June | SACRED Project takes center stage at national Dutch Erasmus+ presentation
In the most recent round of the Erasmus+ Programme for Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education, over 50 grant proposals were submitted from across the Netherlands. Out of these, only 12 proposals were awarded funding—including the SACRED project, which stood out not only for its quality but also for its unique leadership. SACRED was the only selected project led by a municipality, while all other successful proposals came from higher education institutions.
It is a significant recognition for the SACRED project to have been chosen by the Dutch National Agency of Erasmus+ as a best-practice example of how to meaningfully integrate both a broad, cross-sector partnership and the active involvement of end users. This highlights SACRED’s commitment to inclusion, co-creation, and real-world impact from the outset.
As a result of this recognition, on June 26, 2025, Anthony Polychronakis was invited to deliver a national presentation and workshop to showcase how these inclusive and participatory elements were embedded into the project’s design. His contribution was well received and helped inspire further dialogue around collaborative approaches within Erasmus+ initiatives.
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7th of July | Mind Inclusion 3.0: Final Multiplier Event Held in Venice
On July 7, 2025, the Final Multiplier Event of the Erasmus+ project Mind Inclusion 3.0 took place at Palazzo Grandi Stazioni in Venice, hosted by Margherita Società Cooperativa Sociale and supported by ENSA – European Network of Social Authorities. The event brought together stakeholders from across Europe to:
- Present the project’s key outcomes and introduce innovative digital and participatory tools supporting the inclusion of people with cognitive disabilities.
- Strengthen partnerships among European organizations working on disability, accessibility, and social inclusion.
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A special highlight of the event was a keynote presentation on the SACRED Project, which explored its community-based approach to cognitive care for older adults. The presentation illustrated how SACRED’s inclusive and value-driven model aligns closely with the goals of Mind Inclusion 3.0, offering insights into replicable practices for real-world impact.
The event fostered meaningful exchange, showcasing how collaborative, cross-sectoral approaches can drive systemic change toward a more inclusive Europe.
15th to 17th of September 2025 | Invitation to our next presentation in Cremona, LombardiaÂ
The event, organised by the Foundation Elisabetta Germani in collaboration with Regione Lombardia and the ENSA Older Adults and Disability working groups, will focus on dementia and active ageing. It will feature the scientific conference “Life Beyond Diagnosis” and a study visit to Il Paese Ritrovato, a pioneering Alzheimer village that exemplifies person-centered and inclusive care.
The program of the events will include the SACRED Project, the STIP Practice (Personalized integrated Stepped Care Method), the Value Based Health Care Method and Inclusive community neighgbouhood insights. You can find the full programme of the event, clicking HERE.
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