D-WISE Network. Work inclusive, work wise

Earlier this year, D-WISE welcomed a new member Diaplous.

As one of the first Social Cooperative of Limited Liability (KoiSPE) established in Greece, Diaplous officially acquired its legal status in early 2004. Bringing together a team of mental health professionals, individuals facing psychosocial challenges, supportive friends, and legal entities to embark on its journey. 

On the 12th of December 2023, D-WISE members visited three of ONCE Social Group’s WISEs in Madrid: ILUNION Industrial Laundry Vallecas, ILUNION Contact Center, and Hotel ILUNION Atrium.

On the 11th of December, the D-WISE Network held a high-level event on Employment and Persons with Disabilities at ONCE Foundation’s Hub Por Talento Digital, in Madrid.

On Wednesday 14 December 2022, the D-WISE network met online for its second bi-annual meeting for 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to update members on the Network’s workplan for 2023, exchange on the national state of play of legislation affecting WISEs in Europe, and to update members on European initiatives that they can contribute to. The network also welcomed ADV Romania in its membership.

On Wednesday 14 December 2022, the D-WISE network met online for its second bi-annual meeting for 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to update members on the Network’s workplan for 2023, exchange on the national state of play of legislation affecting WISEs in Europe, and to update members on European initiatives that they can contribute to. The network also welcomed ADV Romania in its membership.

The Commission’s Communication Building an economy that works for people: an action plan for the social economy, presented by Commissioner Schmitt on 9 December 2021, lays solid foundations to develop policies and regulations in support of the social economy sector across the EU.