Mission
European Forum APS – Network of Associations
A national network for social and civic engagement
A national network for social and civic engagement
The European Forum APS – Network of Associations is a network of Third Sector organizations. It brings together around 100 second- and third-level national organizations, 57 of which are already officially registered in the National Single Register of the Third Sector (RUNTS).
As of January 25, 2023 (record no. 84451), the European Forum is registered in the RUNTS under the section "Social Promotion Associations", thereby obtaining legal personality.
A Network for Change
The transformation into a Network of Associations stems from the need to strengthen the capacity for representation, territorial coordination, and operational support to Third Sector organizations operating in the fields of:
- Volunteering
- Associations
- Social cooperation
- International solidarity
- Ethical finance
- Fair trade
Values and Mission
The Forum promotes the activities and experiences of citizens and organized communities committed to improving quality of life and collective well-being. We act in the spirit of equity, social justice, subsidiarity, and sustainable development, also valuing the most innovative practices.
Our Main Tasks
- Political and social representation before the Government and Institutions
- Coordination and support for national and local inter-associative networks
- Communication of the values, projects, and needs of the Third Sector
- Training of Third Sector Entities (ETS) to strengthen their role in communities and enhance their ability to respond to social and economic changes
A Widespread and Participatory Structure
The Network operates throughout the national territory. It includes organizations from civil society that are actively engaged in building inclusive, participatory, and solidarity-based communities.
Thematic Councils and Working Groups
Several thematic areas and working groups are active within the Forum, including:
- Social Promotion Associations
- Social Enterprises
- Volunteering
- Culture and Tourism
- Education and Training
- International Relations and Cooperation
- Sport and Well-being
- Welfare
- Regional Forums
- Civil Service Working Group
- Technical-Legislative Working Group
