What Cazalla Intercultural Association does

Cazalla Intercultural Association (Asociación Cazalla Intercultural, NIF G73556987) is a Spanish non-governmental organization headquartered at the M13 University Youth Center in Lorca, Murcia. Founded in 2004 and operating for more than twenty years, the association delivers non-formal education, intercultural dialogue, and youth-empowerment programmes targeting adolescents and young adults aged roughly 13 to 30 across four Spanish autonomous communities — Murcia, the Valencian Community, Castilla-La Mancha, and Castilla y León — and through transnational consortiums into Portugal, Romania, Italy, and Ecuador. Its thematic focus areas include gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence, anti-racism, digital and AI literacy, environmental sustainability, and European citizenship.

The association's offering is organized as a portfolio of seventeen-plus active EU-funded projects rather than discrete commercial products, including flagship initiatives such as No Da Igual (peer education for gender equality), OLE (language learning for migrant integration), OBLIO (gender-equality organizational tools), E-STAR (anti-racism e-learning), SOLARIC (humanitarian volunteering in Ecuador), VerifAI and GPT4YOUTH (AI-literacy programming), and DiGE (digital tools for gender equality). Delivery channels include the physical M13 youth center, school and university workshop programmes, Eurodesk information services, transnational youth exchanges under Erasmus+, short- and long-term volunteering placements under the European Solidarity Corps, and a self-serve MOOC platform hosted at youth-mooc.eu. The association is supported by an in-house team of nine staff and a network of strategic partners across Europe.

Cazalla Intercultural operates a non-commercial revenue model: all services are provided free of charge to participants, with project costs, travel, accommodation, meals, and pocket money funded through EU programme grants. Primary funding sources are Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps (CES), and the Citizens' Rights, Equality and Values Programme (CERV), supplemented by regional government partnerships such as the Consejería de Cultura, Juventud y Turismo de la Región de Murcia. The association does not generate commercial revenue and does not disclose audited financials; growth is achieved by winning additional EU grants and recruiting consortium partners rather than through pricing leverage or equity capital.

Name

Cazalla Intercultural Association

Legal name

Asociación Cazalla Intercultural

Website

https://cazalla-intercultural.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cazalla Intercultural Association is a Spanish non-profit based in Lorca, Murcia, delivering EU-funded non-formal education and youth-mobility programmes on gender equality, anti-racism, intercultural exchange, and AI literacy for adolescents and young adults across multiple Spanish regions and European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Non-Formal Education Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Adjustment & Intercultural Training Programs (EDAIAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ), Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering) (EDAIAKAE), Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection) (EDALANAD), Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF), Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Intercultural exchange services
• Erasmus+ youth projects
• European Solidarity Corps
• Non-formal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lorca

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Funding: Primary funding from European Union programmes including Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps (CES), and the Citizens' Rights and Values Programme. Funding covers project costs, participant support (travel, accommodation, meals, pocket money), and staff operations. As a non-profit NGO, the organization does not generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cazalla Intercultural Association is a Spanish non-profit NGO that delivers intercultural, educational, social, and cultural programmes for young people aged 13-30, funded mainly through EU programmes such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps, and the Citizens' Rights and Values Programme. Its core offer consists of youth exchanges, international volunteering placements, training courses, peer-education school workshops, Eurodesk information services, and advisory/consulting for educators and youth organisations, all provided free to participants.

Product overview

Cazalla Intercultural is a non-profit intercultural association (NIF: G73556987) based in Lorca, Murcia, Spain, that promotes interculturality and community development through educational, social, and cultural projects. The organization operates a portfolio of youth empowerment programs including European-funded projects (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps), gender equality initiatives (No Da Igual, DiGE), anti-racism education (E-STAR), and intercultural exchanges. Services include youth exchanges, training courses, Eurodesk information services, and educational consulting. The organization does not offer a traditional technology product but implements various AI-related concepts through projects like VerifAI and GPT4YOUTH within their youth programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges (Intercambios Juveniles Erasmus+) International youth exchange programmes funded by the Erasmus+ EU programme that bring together young people from different countries for cross-cultural experiences and non-formal learning activities.
• European Solidarity Corps (CES - Cuerpo Europeo de Solidaridad) Volunteering Volunteering placements under the European Solidarity Corps enabling 18-30 year olds to participate in international volunteering of 2 weeks to 12 months in Spain and across Europe, with full cost coverage (travel, accommodation, meals, pocket money, complementary health insurance).
• Training Courses (Cursos de formación) Training courses for youth leaders, educators, and youth-work professionals, delivered through Erasmus+; example "No Da Igual" course covers 100% of accommodation and meals and reimburses travel up to 120 EUR.
• School Programmes and Workshops (Programas y talleres para centros educativos) Educational programmes and workshops on equality, inclusion, anti-racism, and digital literacy designed for secondary schools, high schools and universities.
• Advisory and Consulting (Asesoría y consultoría) Advisory and consulting services provided by the organisation to other bodies working on interculturality, youth, equality, and non-formal education topics.
• Eurodesk Information Service Information point of the European Eurodesk network providing young people with comprehensive information about opportunities across Europe, including exchanges, scholarships, and youth projects.
• Digital Library (Biblioteca) Online digital library that aggregates educational resources, guides, MOOC courses, and materials developed through the organisation's EU-funded projects.
• No Da Igual Programme European project promoting peer education for gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence among youth aged 14-19, implemented in partnership with Jovesólides, Fundación Plan B and Proyecto Kieu across Murcia, Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León; reached 1,200+ youth and trained 24 youth change agents.
• SPACES for Youth Current youth empowerment and engagement project developed by Cazalla Intercultural as part of its active projects portfolio.
• Sororidad Migrante Current project focused on migrant solidarity, support for migrant women, and intercultural accompaniment.
• VerifAI Current project focused on AI verification and validation tools for youth-related applications, including critical engagement with AI among young people.
• GPT4YOUTH Current project exploring the use of GPT-based AI technology for youth empowerment, learning, and engagement purposes.
• BEV – Break End Violence Current project addressing and preventing violence among youth, with educational and awareness-raising components.
• BRIDGE – Bridging Cultures Current project focused on intercultural exchange and bridge-building between different cultural communities.
• Taboo Takedown Current project tackling taboos and sensitive social topics through youth-led educational activities.
• IGUALES+ Current project promoting equality among youth through peer-led and community-based activities.
• DiGE – The Digit@lly Together for Gender Equality Current project combining digital tools with gender-equality education for youth audiences.
• Digital Green Current project combining environmental sustainability with digital tools and youth engagement.
• The Green List Small-scale KA2 Erasmus+ project focused on environmental awareness and youth participation in green topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200+ youth reached through No Da Igual peer education programme
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IOAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coordinating organization for SOLARIC project - Solidarity in Action for Resilient and Inclusive Communities. Funded by the European Solidarity Corps (Humanitarian Aid) of the European Union.
• JovesólidescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Valencia-based partner in the No Da Igual project, implementing peer education methodologies and delivering workshops across the Valencian Community region.
• Fundación Plan BcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in Castilla y León for the No Da Igual project, contributing to regional implementation and policy recommendations on gender equality.
• Proyecto KieucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Toledo-based partner in Castilla-La Mancha for the No Da Igual project, focusing on peer education and youth empowerment.
• Centrul de Voluntariat Cluj-NapocacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Romanian partner in the OBLIO project focused on gender equality in youth organizations. Hosted first transnational meeting in Cluj-Napoca in March 2022.
• GraalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Portuguese partner in the OBLIO project. Co-organized transnational meetings in Lisbon (August 2022 and March 2023) for development of gender equality resources.
• Associazione Culturale ElioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Italian partner hosting European Solidarity Corps volunteers in Acireale, Sicily. Provides accommodation, food, and project activities focused on healthy internet use and digital literacy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jovesólides: Valencia-based NGO partner in the No Da Igual project. Implements peer education methodologies and delivers intercultural/gender equality workshops in the Valencian Community, making it a directly comparable regional NGO with the same funding sources and target population.
• Associazione Culturale Elios: Italian partner in Acireale, Sicily hosting European Solidarity Corps volunteers. Directly comparable as a small EU youth NGO hosting ESC volunteers and delivering digital literacy / inclusion projects in Southern Europe.
• Centrul de Voluntariat Cluj-Napoca: Romanian volunteer centre and OBLIO project partner. Comparable mission and operational model: volunteer management, youth mobility, and EU-funded projects addressing gender equality and social inclusion.
• Asociación Proyecto Kieu: Toledo-based NGO partner in the No Da Igual project operating in Castilla-La Mancha. Comparable mission in youth empowerment, gender equality peer education, and EU programme participation; directly comparable scale and target segments.
• Fundación Plan B: Castilla y León-based NGO partner in the No Da Igual project. Comparable Spanish regional NGO participating in EU-funded gender equality and youth work, delivering similar workshops and outputs to overlapping beneficiary groups.
• Graal Portugal: Portuguese youth NGO partner in the OBLIO project. Directly comparable as an EU youth-focused non-profit delivering gender equality, mobility, and inclusion projects through Erasmus+ and ESC funding.

Others

• Salto-Youth (EU resource centre): EU-funded resource centre supporting Erasmus+ and ESC youth projects through training, resources, and partner-finding. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem enabler that Cazalla's beneficiaries and staff interact with; comparable as part of the EU youth-work infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• AFS Intercultural Programs: One of the oldest intercultural exchange organisations globally, running youth exchanges, volunteer programmes, and intercultural education with operations in 90+ countries. Comparable mission to Cazalla's intercultural education work but at global incumbency scale.
• Youth for Exchange and Understanding (YEU): International youth NGO coordinating Erasmus+ and ESC projects across Europe, including youth exchanges and training courses. Comparable mission and funding sources but operating at a pan-European network scale rather than a single regional organisation.
• AIESEC: Global youth-run NGO offering international volunteering, exchanges, and leadership programmes funded partly through EU programmes. A broad incumbent operating in Cazalla's space (youth mobility and intercultural exchange) but at much larger scale across 100+ countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cazallaintercultural
• Facebookfacebook.com/cazalla.intercultural
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cazalla-intercultural-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/cazalla_intercultural/?hl=es
• TikToktiktok.com/@cazallaintercultural

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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