Where Local Commitments
Meet Global Action
Horizon Resource Network is an active player in European and international cooperation. We design, lead, and participate in interdisciplinary projects that create real change — across borders, across disciplines, and across generations.
Interdisciplinary in focus — our projects span social inclusion, migration, digital transitions, green practices, democratic participation, and vocational education.
Multi-programme engagement — we work across Erasmus+, AMIF, CERV, Horizon Europe, the European Youth Foundation, and more.
Open to partnerships globally — we collaborate with organisations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to advance shared goals.
Cooperation That Goes Beyond Projects
For HRN, international cooperation is not a line in a funding application — it is a strategic commitment. We build genuine, long-term relationships with partner organisations that share our values and our vision of a more equitable, inclusive, and connected world.
Values-Driven Partnerships
Every collaboration we enter begins with alignment on values: human rights, social justice, inclusion, and sustainability. We prioritise quality over quantity, choosing partners who share our commitment to meaningful impact rather than superficial outputs.
Interdisciplinary Design
Our projects deliberately cross sector boundaries — connecting youth work with migration, digital education with civic participation, mental health with intercultural learning. This interdisciplinary design produces richer outcomes and broader reach.
Knowledge Exchange & Good Practices
We believe in mutual learning. HRN actively documents, shares, and disseminates the lessons and tools developed through our international projects, contributing to a growing commons of good practice across Europe and beyond.
Sustainability & Long-Term Impact
Our projects are designed to outlast their funding cycles. We build local capacity, develop transferable tools, and cultivate partner networks that continue to collaborate and innovate long after a project closes.
Programmes We Work With
HRN actively engages with a wide range of European and international funding frameworks. We are experienced in navigating multi-programme environments and welcome partners who bring expertise in any of these areas.
Our Programme Reach at a Glance
Erasmus+
HRN's primary European programme. We lead and participate across all Key Actions, with special strength in youth mobility, non-formal learning, and capacity building.
- Youth Exchanges (KA1)
- Training Courses & Seminars (KA1)
- Cooperative Partnerships (KA2)
- Capacity Building for Youth
- Jean Monnet Activities
European Solidarity Corps
Accredited as both a hosting and sending organisation, HRN offers meaningful volunteering placements that contribute to our community programmes in Germany.
- Volunteering Projects
- Solidarity Projects
- Volunteer Teams
- ESC Partnerships
AMIF
Aligned with HRN's core work on migration and integration, AMIF enables us to develop scalable programmes for the reception, integration, and empowerment of migrants and refugees.
- Integration & legal migration
- Return & reintegration
- Asylum systems
- Community cohesion
CERV
HRN's work on democratic participation, gender equality, and anti-discrimination is directly aligned with CERV's objectives. We are actively exploring opportunities and welcome partners experienced in or interested in co-applying.
- Daphne strand (gender equality)
- Union values & civic engagement
- Rights & equality strand
- Town-twinning & networks
Horizon Europe
HRN is well-positioned to join research consortia as a civil society community partner. We are open to approaches from academic or research-led organisations looking for practitioner expertise in migration, digital inclusion, and social innovation.
- Cluster 2: Culture & Society
- Cluster 4: Digital & Industry
- ERC & MSCA partnerships
- Social innovation strands
ESF+
The ESF+ is highly relevant to HRN's focus areas of vocational education, employment activation, and social inclusion for marginalised groups. We are open to transnational partnerships with organisations leading ESF+ initiatives.
- Employment & labour mobility
- Social inclusion & poverty reduction
- Education & lifelong learning
- Youth employment initiatives
European Youth Foundation (EYF)
The EYF's human rights and democratic values framework closely mirrors HRN's mission. We are actively exploring this avenue, particularly to complement our Erasmus+ work with a Council of Europe dimension.
- International activities grants
- Structural grants for NGOs
- Study sessions at EYCA
- Human rights education projects
INTERREG
INTERREG's cross-border focus aligns with HRN's mission to connect communities across borders. We are open to joining consortia where our expertise in community development, migration, and non-formal education adds value.
- Cross-border cooperation (A)
- Transnational programmes (B)
- Interregional cooperation (C)
Creative Europe
Culture and the arts are powerful vehicles for integration and intercultural understanding. We welcome collaboration with cultural organisations interested in co-developing projects at the intersection of culture, inclusion, and community cohesion.
- Cultural cooperation projects
- Networking & capacity building
- European Capitals of Culture tie-ins
EU4Health
HRN's wellbeing and psychosocial support work addresses the populations EU4Health seeks to reach. We are open to joining health-focused projects where our community access and non-formal education expertise can strengthen impact.
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Health inequalities & access
- One Health approach
LIFE Programme
We see growing alignment with the LIFE programme's green transitions focus. We welcome partnerships with environmentally-focused organisations who want to embed community engagement and social dimensions into their LIFE projects.
- Green Deal sub-programme
- Nature & biodiversity
- Climate change education
UN Agencies & Bilateral Funds
HRN's mission aligns with several UN agencies and bilateral development bodies. We are open to exploring collaboration frameworks and joint initiatives with organisations connected to these funding streams.
- UNHCR community partnerships
- GIZ / BMZ development projects
- BMFSFJ youth programmes
- Foundation & trust-funded projects
Project Formats & Modalities
We are experienced in the full range of international project formats — from short mobility activities to long-term strategic partnerships. Our methodology is always grounded in non-formal and informal learning.
Youth Exchange
Bringing young people from multiple countries together for 6–21 days through experiential, participatory learning.
Erasmus+ · EYFTraining Course
Professional development mobilities for youth workers, educators, and trainers to build competencies across borders.
Erasmus+ · EYFYouth Participation
Structured activities supporting young people in engaging with democratic institutions and civic life at all levels.
Erasmus+ · CERVVolunteering
Individual and team volunteering placements within HRN programmes, supported by our ESC Quality Label accreditation.
ESCCapacity Building
Targeted projects strengthening the capacities of partner organisations in the Global South and Eastern Neighbourhood.
Erasmus+ · GIZPartnership Development
Strategic multi-year partnerships producing transferable tools, curricula, and methodologies through transnational collaboration.
Erasmus+ · CERVResearch & Innovation
Participation in applied research projects as a practitioner organisation, contributing field evidence to academic consortia.
Horizon Europe · ESF+Community Projects
Grassroots solidarity and development projects co-designed with local populations, combining international learning with direct local action.
ESC · AMIF · LocalWhat We Bring to Every Project
Our projects are always interdisciplinary — but they are anchored in core themes where HRN has deep expertise and a proven track record. Potential partners can count on us to bring both passion and competence to these areas.
Social Inclusion & Anti-Discrimination
Addressing exclusion, marginalisation, and discrimination through education, awareness, and systemic advocacy.
Migration, Asylum & Integration
Practical and policy-level work supporting migrants, refugees, and displaced persons from arrival to full social participation.
Youth Empowerment & Non-Formal Learning
Developing young people's skills, confidence, and civic agency through experiential, participatory methodologies.
Digital Education & Transitions
Equipping learners, youth workers, and educators with the digital skills needed to thrive and contribute in the modern world.
Democracy, Human Rights & Active Citizenship
Supporting young people's engagement with democratic life, human rights culture, and European values.
Green Transitions & Environmental Education
Integrating sustainability and climate literacy into youth and community programmes as drivers of behaviour change.
Mental Health, Wellbeing & Resilience
Delivering psychosocial support, emotional literacy, and resilience-building interventions for communities under stress.
🌐 Our Geographic Scope
HRN is based in Germany and operates across an international footprint. We actively seek partners on every continent — European collaboration is our foundation, but our ambitions and networks are truly global.
Open to Partnerships — Everywhere
HRN welcomes partnership enquiries from organisations of all sizes and at all stages of their international journey — whether you are a first-time Erasmus+ applicant or a seasoned international NGO looking for a reliable German partner.
We are committed to transparent, equitable, and genuinely collaborative partnerships. We do not treat partnership as a checkbox — we treat it as a relationship.
Join Our Partnership Network
Become part of HRN's active international partner community — gain access to open calls, project pipelines, and cross-referral opportunities.
Propose a Collaboration
Have a concept or an open call you need a German partner for? Write to us with your idea — we respond to all serious enquiries.
Get In Touch
Whether you have a specific project in mind or simply want to explore what cooperation with HRN might look like, we'd love to hear from you. All messages are answered personally by our international cooperation team.
Ready to Cooperate?
We are always open to new partnerships, joint applications, and collaborative projects. Reach out and let's explore what we can build together.
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