JUMP was born in 2012 as a cultural association new in the regional context of the Calabria region, which is known and characterised as the most underdeveloped and poor territory, probably at the European level, suffering, especially educational poverty, youth unemployment, and depopulation phenomenon. The real sense of JUMP is this: to focus on the valorisation and the development of the region Calabria through youth and educator involvement, internationalisation, training and European projects.

JUMP has extensive experience in EU project design and management, particularly in social entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, green economy/ecology, circular economy, innovation in education, and game-based learning. They also conduct teacher training on various topics and provide event organisation, web design, content production, and social media marketing services. Their main activities include research and development of training methods and innovative lessons using non-formal and outdoor education, European policy development through trans-sectorial projects, mobility projects for educators and youth, hosting young entrepreneurs, local development and internationalisation for public administration, and organisation of public events to promote EU priorities. JUMP also provides placement services for students and teachers to gain work or learning experience in various sectors.

The International Institute for Implementing Sustainable Development (MIITR), founded in 2017 in Maribor, Slovenia, is a private NGO specialising in sustainability research and development. Its expertise covers environmental, economic, social, and digital aspects, focusing on innovative learning approaches. The MIITR team has a strong background in economics, environmental science, social sciences, computer science, project management, and dissemination.
MIITR is an active part of the Volunteering Network of Slovenia and serves as a municipal youth centre. It currently leads the “Empowering Young People for Sustainable Personal Development” program, funded by the Municipality of Maribor, providing youth with international experiences and sustainable knowledge.
The institute’s mission revolves around research, education, awareness-raising, and consulting in sustainable development. It emphasises social and green entrepreneurship, social innovation, circular economy, youth inclusion, and contemporary non-formal e-learning to advance society towards sustainability and enhance the quality of life for both youth and adults.