Helping Today. Helping Tommorow
Maek APS was born in Italy to carry out activities of promotion and social utility, as well as international cooperation activities in Europe, mainly using non-formal education as a learning methodology.
What Make Us Different
Temerity
We set ambitious goals, we are explorers who work with passion and skills convinced that taking risks can give rise to a radical change, which is truly essential today. We evaluate the commitment of others, ready for change, open to new ideas and sustainable developments to sow the collective interest.
Integrity
We always aspire to the highest level of moral and behavioral honesty. We act in compliance with fundamental human rights, and we believe in transparency; with the awareness that fairness and loyalty can contribute to lasting change over time.
Solidarity
We operate by believing in solidarity as a practice that focuses on social rights and the basic conditions of democracy, that is, mutual recognition and social peace. We value diversity and hospitality as a virtue and organizational openness to ideas, proposals, experiences.
Our results are an example of stability, responsibility and passion.
We share professional skills, value the work group and embrace the common cause that reflects our ideals.
YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED
EUROPEAN PARTNERS
YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
We are Maek
We are an Italian non-political, non-profit organization that follows legal regulations and democratic principles. We collaborate with other associations at national and international levels to support human rights. Maek APS focuses on assisting and integrating individuals with fewer opportunities, youth leaders, students, and third sector professionals.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
What People Think
I am Sara, and Maek sent me to a youth exchange in Coimbra focusing on environmental issues and rural valorization. Sharing ideas with youths from all over Europe was extraordinary. We worked together to create projects that promoted environmental sustainability, dialogue, and a sense of synergistic community in our countries. This experience made me aware of the power of international collaboration in safeguarding communities.
Sara
in PortugalI am Matteo, and I participated in an Erasmus+ training course in Finland on youth entrepreneurship. Learning from successful mentors and entrepreneurs from across Europe was incredible. I learned how to turn ideas into tangible projects and overcome entrepreneurial challenges. Thanks to Maek, this course ignited my passion for innovation and instilled confidence in my potential.
Matteo
in FinlandHello, I'm Elena! Thanks to Maek's opportunities, I took part in a youth exchange in Greece focusing on social inclusion for disadvantaged youths. Collaborating with young people from different backgrounds opened my eyes to the challenges of inclusion and diversity. Together, we created projects to promote intercultural understanding in our communities. This experience shaped my worldview.
Elena
in GreeceI'm Giacomo and with the help of Maek I participated in a training course in Bansko on digital art. Being immersed in a creative environment with various artists was incredible. I learned new techniques and was able to explore the world of digital art in ways I never imagined. This experience expanded my artistic and professional perspectives.
