Asociación Caminos

What Asociación Caminos does

Asociación Caminos is a Spanish non-profit association founded in 2014 and headquartered in Torre del Mar, Axarquia (Andalusia), specialising in non-formal education, youth work, and social inclusion through European Union-funded programmes. The organisation operates as an accredited Erasmus+ Youth organisation and European Solidarity Corps hosting and sending entity, implementing youth exchanges, Youthpass-certified training workshops, and international volunteering projects with participants from multiple European countries. Over ten years it has contributed to 37 projects across education and social inclusion.

The product portfolio comprises a multi-section eLearning platform (Youth Work, VET Training, Social Inclusion, Gender & Equality), a certified workshop series built on proprietary methodologies such as SymfoS symbol-work counselling and Shanarani gamification, and a suite of EU-co-developed digital tools including 3STEPS (migrant basic-skills), CASYE (creative entrepreneurship mentoring), Digi-ageing (elderly digital inclusion), Mariposa (gender-based violence prevention), My Eco Track (climate awareness), MaMuMi (intercultural music), MEGA (EU literacy), SOCS (HR symbol-work), and BooStress (workplace stress). Underlying technology is content and methodology-led — non-formal learning design, gamified content, e-learning delivery — rather than software-engineering-led.

The business model is grant-funded: EU project grants (Erasmus+ KA2/KA3 and European Solidarity Corps) form the primary income stream, with supplementary fees on non-funded certified trainings (e.g., €180 per participant for the SymfoS Youth Trainer workshop; Erasmus+-funded courses are free). The team numbers 6, the GTM is event-driven around EU programme cycles, and a consortium of more than 30 named European partner organisations is the principal delivery and pipeline channel.

Name

Asociación Caminos

Legal name

Asociación Caminos-Asociación para el intercambio, educación y desarrollo social

Website

https://asoccaminos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asociación Caminos is a Spanish non-profit (founded 2014) delivering Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps accredited youth mobility, non-formal education training, and social inclusion programmes for young people, vulnerable groups, and youth workers across European consortia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Non-Formal Training Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ), Service Learning Program Design, Accreditation & Evaluation (EDAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Youth work training
• Non-formal education
• Erasmus+ programs
• Social inclusion services
• European Solidarity Corps

Headquarters

HQ city

Torre del Mar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. European Funding (Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps): As an accredited Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps organization, the association receives EU funding to implement youth mobility, training, and volunteering projects across Europe.
2. Training Course Fees: Fees charged for certified training workshops, such as the SymfoS Youth Trainer at €180 per participant. Erasmus+ funded courses are offered for free.
3. EU Project Grants: Non-profit association implementing 7 active Erasmus+ KA2 projects in 2025, funded through EU grants for education and social inclusion initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asociación Caminos is a Spanish non-profit association founded in 2014 that designs and delivers non-formal education, youth training, and social inclusion programs. It operates as an accredited sending, hosting, and coordinating organization under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, running youth exchanges, mobility projects, and KA2 Strategic Partnerships across Europe. Its offerings include certified youth worker training, project-based workshops, and digital learning tools such as the Shanarani gamified platform and the SymfoS methodology.

Product overview

Asociación Caminos operates a multi-product portfolio centered on non-formal education, youth work, and social inclusion. The core offering consists of: (1) an eLearning Platform hosting four thematic areas (Youth Work, VET Training, Social Inclusion, Gender & Equality) with free Erasmus+-funded courses; (2) Caminos Workshop Series providing Youthpass-certified face-to-face training programs including SymfoS and Shanarani methodologies; and (3) Youth Exchanges and European Solidarity Corps programs enabling international volunteering. Underpinning these are project-specific digital tools including Shanarani (gamification for gender equality), CASYE (creative sector entrepreneurship mentoring), 3STEPS (migrant integration resources), Digi-ageing (elderly social inclusion), My Eco Track (climate education), SOCS (symbol work for HR), MaMuMi (intercultural music), and Mariposa (gender-based violence prevention). These products serve vulnerable groups, youth workers, and professionals across European partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges and Mobility Projects Cross-border youth exchanges and mobility activities for young people, run as a sending, hosting, and coordinating organization under the Erasmus+ programme.
• European Solidarity Corps Volunteering and Projects Solidarity and volunteering placements run through Asociación Caminos's European Solidarity Corps accreditation, supporting young people's participation in social inclusion projects.
• SymfoS Youth Trainer Workshop Certified train-the-trainer workshop based on Asociación Caminos's proprietary SymfoS non-formal education methodology, aimed at youth workers and trainers.
• Shanarani E-Learning Platform Gamified e-learning platform developed by Asociación Caminos as a digital learning output of its EU-funded projects, supporting blended non-formal education.
• KA2 Strategic Partnership Projects Multi-partner KA2 Strategic Partnership projects (seven active in 2025) covering youth, education, and social inclusion themes, with Asociación Caminos as coordinator or partner.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verein MultikulturellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Coordinator of 3STEPS project, an Erasmus+ KA3 initiative for education and inclusion of disadvantaged refugee and migrant learners.
• CESIEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Italian partner in multiple projects including 3STEPS, Inno4Impact, and Shanarani. Hosts train-the-trainer activities.
• ALDAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019French partner in 3STEPS project focusing on educational inclusion of migrants and refugees.
• SymplexiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Greek partner in 3STEPS and other EU projects addressing social inclusion.
• MozaikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Turkish partner in 3STEPS and Inno4Impact projects.
• Ballymun Job CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014International collaboration from Ireland. Ballymun Job Centre congratulated Caminos on its 10th anniversary and expressed commitment to continuing EU project collaboration.
• Ibis acam Bildungs GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration valued the addition of a forward-thinking partner with the innovative LifeDesign method.
• Hafelekar Unternehmensberatung Schober GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Described Caminos as one of their closest EU project partners, noting full commitment to impact.
• Education Centre Geoss Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Described Caminos team as professional, hard-working, reliable and efficient.
• Pistes-SolidairescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Long-term partner involved in multiple EU projects, congratulating on 10 years of collaboration.
• Escape4ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration in design and management of transnational projects, wishing continued innovation in social projects.
• KAOS Bildungsservice gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Austrian partner appreciating professional and dedicated work and warm attitude.
• Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) International InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Led by Dr. Theo Gavrielides, focusing on fostering social inclusion and youth empowerment.
• Happiness AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaborated on projects COPE, STRESS-LESS, and FABLE, fostering resilience and responsible behavior among participants.
• BUPNETcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Long-term collaboration marked by mutual trust, shared goals and remarkable achievements over a decade.
• Materia Group / AgeCare Cyprus LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration on Digi-ageing project developing digital tools to overcome loneliness in old age.
• SymplexiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Greek partner noting Caminos' success during difficult periods for organizations.
• EinurðcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Icelandic partner expressing appreciation for contributions to inclusion and empowerment.
• die BeratercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Austrian partner looking forward to continued innovative EU project collaboration.
• EDRA - Social Cooperative Activities for Vulnerable GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Greek social cooperative emphasizing collaboration with passion and purpose.
• Liberitutti S.C.ScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Italian partner highlighting Caminos' dedication and innovative spirit.
• Youth Empowerment Foundation (IEEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration on ShapeMS project empowering citizens with fewer opportunities to stay in workforce.
• Rogers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner looking forward to continued success and joint projects.
• Paolo Zaramella Consulenza DirezionalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Individual consultant noting Caminos' reliable partnership, excellent skills, and well-prepared team with transnational experience.
• InEuropa srlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Italian partner expressing pleasure in cooperation and wishing long life to Caminos' journey.
• Elan InterculturelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Paris-based French partner that collaborated on Mariposa project, praising Angela and her team.
• Active Citizens PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Greek partner emphasizing synergy between teams as cornerstone of success.
• PontydysgucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014UK/Spain based partner working on Erasmus+ CareerBot project, appreciating Caminos' interest and commitment to learning.
• 4YOUgend (Verein fürJugend)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Austrian partner hosting volunteers who gain once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Spain projects.
• OsengocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner collaborating on Erasmus+ projects from workshops for illiterate persons to upskilling digital competences.
• Clavis FuturaecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner collaborating on new ideas while maintaining Erasmus+ principles.
• LATRAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Greek partner looking forward to working together over the next 10 years.
• StepincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner appreciating collaboration and joy of fostering different ways of youth exchange.
• Asociación Granadina de Esclerosis Múltiple (AGDEM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Spanish association focusing on informing people affected by MS about employment opportunities.
• SEPIE (Servicio Español para la Internacionalización de la Formación Profesional)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Spanish National Agency for Erasmus+ programs, featured on EU projects page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ballymun Job Centre: Irish local employment and education NGO partnering with Caminos on EU projects for over a decade. Operates a similar model of EU-funded vocational and inclusion programming for disadvantaged populations.
• Elan Interculturel: Paris-based intercultural association collaborating with Caminos on the Mariposa project. Direct peer in the niche of EU-funded youth intercultural and gender-equality program delivery.
• Verein Multikulturell: Austrian association coordinating the 3STEPS Erasmus+ KA3 project alongside Caminos. Operates in the same niche of inclusion-focused EU project coordination and is directly comparable in scale and target population.
• Pistes-Solidaires: French youth-focused NGO implementing European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ projects on social inclusion and intercultural learning. Listed as a long-term Caminos collaborator and operates a structurally similar hosted-volunteer and training model.
• CESIE: Italian non-profit based in Palermo actively engaged in Erasmus+ KA2/KA3 projects on social inclusion, education, and youth mobility. Named in Asociación Caminos' partnership record across multiple projects (3STEPS, Inno4Impact, Shanarani) and is one of its closest comparables in size, funding model, and European project focus.
• Symplexis: Greek non-profit specializing in social inclusion, gender equality, and youth empowerment through EU-funded projects. Listed as a long-term partner of Caminos and operates a near-identical model of consortium-based Erasmus+ project delivery.
• BUPNET: German adult and vocational education provider executing Erasmus+ KA2 partnerships across Europe. Described by Caminos as a decade-long collaborator, and serves a closely overlapping role in EU-funded adult education and inclusion projects.
• ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy: French-headquartered European association supporting local democracy and citizen participation, with active Erasmus+ project portfolio. Partner of Caminos on the 3STEPS project and directly comparable as an EU-funded NGO delivering international educational and inclusion programs.
• Pontydysgu: UK/Spain-based organization focused on e-learning, language education, and career guidance, active in Erasmus+ projects including CareerBot with Caminos. Comparable as an EU-funded educational technology and youth mobility specialist.
• Restorative Justice for All International Institute (RJ4All): UK-based institute led by Dr. Theo Gavrielides, focused on youth empowerment and social inclusion through EU-funded research and training projects. Comparable in mission, EU grant dependence, and consortium-based project delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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