Logos

What Logos does

Logos is a non-governmental, non-profit international organization headquartered in Poznań, Poland, founded in 2013/2014. The organization designs and delivers non-formal education programs targeting European youth (aged 13–30), youth workers, and vulnerable populations including Ukrainian refugees. Logos operates actively in two countries — Poland and Ukraine — and coordinates a pan-European partner network spanning 11 countries.

The organization's core products are educational programs rather than technology products. Key offerings include: (1) Escape Rooms for Education, a methodology developed since 2017 that has trained approximately 200 youth workers on building educational escape rooms; (2) the Skepsis Movement, an international initiative promoting critical thinking and media literacy, launched in February 2018 and formalized as an 11-country European network in July 2024 with 1,000+ supporters; (3) Erasmus+ training courses and youth exchanges focused on human rights, LARP (Live Action Role-Playing), critical thinking, and outdoor education; (4) European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering projects, including the multi-country Youth4Ukraine initiative with Alianza-ActionAid (Spain) and FITT (Romania); (5) refugee integration programs such as the Poznawaj project delivering workshops, cultural events, and coaching for Ukrainian refugees in Poznań; and (6) adjunct tools including VR-based immersive experiences and LARP handbooks. Underlying delivery infrastructure rests on a 42-person team, a network of 15+ Erasmus+ project partnerships, and academic ties with Adam Mickiewicz University.

Logos' revenue model is entirely grant-funded, with no commercial pricing. Funding streams include the EU Erasmus+ Programme, the European Solidarity Corps, the International Visegrad Fund, and national agencies across Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, France, Spain, Norway, Estonia, and Turkey. Go-to-market relies on EU institutional frameworks, partner-network co-implementation, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook), the logos.ngo website, and community events such as the Poznań Volunteer Fair. The organization does not have disclosed revenue, external shareholders, or commercial operations, and is governed by its founding team as an independent civil society entity.

Name

Logos

Legal name

Logos NGO

Website

https://logos.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Logos is a Poland-based non-profit NGO delivering non-formal education programs — youth exchanges, Erasmus+ training courses, escape-room and LARP-based human rights curricula, and refugee integration support — for European youth, youth workers, and Ukrainian refugees, coordinated through the 11-country Skepsis Network and funded by EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Non-Formal Education Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Non-formal education
• Youth work programs
• International youth exchanges
• Human rights education
• Erasmus+ projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Erasmus+ Programme Funding: European Union funded projects including training courses, youth exchanges, and strategic partnerships under the Erasmus+ programme.
2. European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Funding: EU-funded volunteering and solidarity projects hosting international volunteers and implementing solidarity initiatives.
3. National Agency Funding: Funding from various national agencies (Polish, Latvian, Czech, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Estonian, Turkish) supporting international youth projects.
4. International Visegrad Fund: Funding from the Visegrad Fund supporting cross-border cooperation projects in Central and Eastern Europe.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Logos NGO is a non-governmental international organization that delivers non-formal education programs for young people and youth workers across Europe. Its core offerings include youth exchanges, international training courses, European Solidarity Corps volunteering projects, and the Skepsis Movement focused on critical thinking and media literacy. Programs are delivered using innovative methodologies such as escape rooms, LARP games, VR experiences, and outdoor education, and are primarily funded through Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps, and other institutional grants.

Product overview

Logos NGO is a non-governmental international organization operating primarily in Poland and Ukraine, focused on youth education and social development. The organization offers a portfolio of educational programs and initiatives rather than a unified technology product. Key offerings include: Escape Rooms for Education (an innovative methodology using escape room games to teach human rights); the Skepsis Movement (a European network promoting critical thinking and media literacy with over 1,000 supporters); Training Courses and Youth Exchanges (international programs for youth workers and young people); European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering projects; Local Actions (community integration activities in Poznan); the Poznawaj Project (Ukrainian refugee integration support); LARP for Human Rights education; and various outdoor education programs. These programs are delivered through non-formal education methods and are primarily funded by the Erasmus+ programme and European Solidarity Corps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skepsis Network: A movement promoting critical thinking, civic engagement, and media literacy among youth across Europe. Since July 2024, it operates as a formal European network of 11 organizations from 11 countries.

Products and services

• Escape Rooms for Education Educational methodology using escape room games to teach human rights, critical thinking, and social issues. Logos has trained approximately 200 youth workers on how to build escape rooms for educational purposes since 2017.
• Skepsis Movement International movement and network promoting critical thinking and media literacy among youth. Organizes youth exchanges, training courses, local workshops, and produces educational materials including workshops, videos, infographics, games, and quests.
• Training Courses International training courses covering human rights education, LARP for education, escape room development, critical thinking, media literacy, and project management for youth workers and NGO activists.
• Youth Exchanges International youth exchange programs bringing together young people from different countries to share cultures, explore outdoor environments, and engage in non-formal learning activities focused on environmental sustainability, intercultural understanding, and active citizenship.
• European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Projects Volunteering projects under the European Solidarity Corps program enabling young people to volunteer abroad, develop skills, and contribute to community projects in Poland and other European countries.
• Local Actions Local community activities in Poznań including integration events, cultural picnics, student festival participation, and climbing activities fostering community connection among residents with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Poznawaj Project 6-month project (July–December 2022) designed to aid Ukrainian refugees in their integration journey in Poznań, providing workshops, seminars, cultural events, coaching sessions, and humanitarian aid support.
• Outdoor Activities Outdoor education programs including hiking in the Carpathian mountains, kayaking, camping, and nature-based activities combined with non-formal learning methods for youth development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained 200+ youth workers on escape room methodology since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Skepsis Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024European network of 11 organizations from Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, France, Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and Czechia working together on critical thinking and media literacy promotion.
• K'MON (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Hosting organization for Power and Solidarity training course in Ceuta, Spain. Long-term partner for Erasmus+ projects including iFeel-iDefend training course.
• CEFIG (Czech Republic)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Czech partner hosting Skepsis training courses including Rational Room (Kolin) and Learning Never Ends, focusing on critical thinking and media literacy.
• Progress Center EstoniastandardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Host partner for Critical Thinking - Youth Against Propaganda training course in Toila, Estonia, supporting Skepsis movement activities.
• Plan Be Plan It Be It (Cyprus)standardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cyprus partner in Critical Force training course and other Skepsis movement activities, contributing to youth work capacity building.
• Kompetenta Unga (Sweden)standardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in Our Carpathian Stories youth exchange, contributing to outdoor education and storytelling projects in Ukrainian Carpathians.
• Shokkin Group Norge (Norway)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Initiator of Carpathian Explore youth exchange and partner in multiple outdoor education and environmental sustainability projects.
• Arousa Moza (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019Co-organizer of Escape for Reality 2.0 training course in Vilagarcia, Spain. Partner in critical thinking and human rights education projects.
• Youth Europe Service (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Italian hosting partner for Get Your Horizons Expanded LARP training course in Potenza, supporting human rights education through role-playing methodologies.
• Biedriba Logos LatvijamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Logos Latvia branch partner, implementing joint projects in Latvia from 2017-2021 and continuing collaboration on European initiatives.
• Alianza-ActionAid (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implementing partner for Youth4Ukraine European Solidarity Corps project, supporting Ukrainian refugees through volunteer programs in cooperation with Logos NGO Poland.
• FITT (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Youth4Ukraine ESC project, contributing to the solidarity initiative for Ukrainian refugees alongside Logos NGO and Alianza-ActionAid.
• Amitie Franco Russe Languedoc (AFR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner for multiple Skepsis movement projects including critical thinking training courses in Beziers, France. Long-standing partner for Erasmus+ initiatives.
• CGE Erfurt (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner for SoftSkills4Democracy project, implementing workshops on communication skills and AI in civic education through job shadowing programs.
• Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Psychology and Cognitive Science and Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies host Logos NGO events including Europe Day celebrations and educational activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIESEC: AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run nonprofit running international volunteer and internship exchanges, with strong presence in EU and Erasmus+ funding. Logos competes for similar youth mobility, ESC accreditation, and university-aged participants, though Logos is more focused on human rights and critical thinking content.
• Peace Direct: Peace Direct is a nonprofit focused on supporting local peacebuilders and using experiential methods for conflict transformation and civic education. Logos' human-rights LARP, escape room, and critical-thinking work operates in a comparable niche of experiential peace and civic education.
• Shokkin Group International (Norway): Shokkin Group is a Norwegian youth NGO that co-implements Erasmus+ youth exchanges and ESC projects with Logos (e.g., Carpathian Explore). They share the same funding sources, methodology mix including outdoor and experiential learning, and target European youth mobility.

Broad incumbents

• Youth for Understanding (YFU): YFU is a major international student exchange organization running youth mobility programmes staffed and funded through structures similar to Logos' model. Comparable as Erasmus+ and youth-mobility players, though YFU is much larger and more commercialised.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: AFS is a global, multi-decade youth exchange and intercultural learning organization operating in 50+ countries. Logos shares the youth-exchange, training-course, and volunteer-program model with AFS, but operates at a much smaller scale focused on Europe and human-rights education.
• European Youth Forum (YFJ): YFJ is the umbrella platform of European youth NGOs representing over 100 member organizations. Logos is a comparable peer in the EU youth civic-education ecosystem, with overlapping Erasmus+ and ESC programme access, though YFJ operates as a policy/advocacy umbrella rather than a direct project implementer.
• Amnesty International (Youth/ Education Programs): Amnesty International runs large-scale human rights education programmes including youth-focused experiential curriculums. Logos' escape rooms and LARP human-rights methodologies are a direct niche alternative to Amnesty's national education programmes, with comparable content areas (stereotypes, discrimination, civic rights).
• CEV (Centre for European Volunteering): CEV is a European network advancing volunteering opportunities across the continent, with an EU-level advocacy and capacity-building remit. Logos implements Youth4Ukraine and other ESC volunteer waves that fall within CEV's policy alignment, making it a peer in the European volunteer-infrastructure ecosystem.

Others

• SALTO-YOUTH: SALTO-YOUTH is a network of EU resource centres supporting the Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps communities. While not a direct competitor, SALTO provides training, tools, and accreditation that overlap with Logos' youth-worker training course offerings.
• European Solidarity Corps (EU Programme): The European Solidarity Corps is the EU funding and quality-label framework that Logos implements projects under. As a funder/regulator, ESC's accreditation requirements and label-quality standards directly shape Logos' operational model and credibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/logosngo
• Instagraminstagram.com/ngo_logos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logosngo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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