Cooperativa amica is a social enterprise based in Trentino that promotes inclusion and well-being in the workplace, with a special focus on the health of people in vulnerable situations.
In 2022, Cooperativa Amica approached Socialit with a clear request: to develop an app to support the physical and mental well-being of remote workers, responding to new needs that emerged with the spread of smart working.
What initially appeared to be a typical software development request soon turned into a shared vision. After jointly evaluating available resources and the potential of the idea, Socialit proposed a shift in direction: to structure the project as part of an Erasmus+ application, offering support in project design, fundraising, and proposal writing.
This strategic choice marked a turning point: from a simple client, Cooperativa Amica became an active partner within the European MENTOR+ project, an international consortium with seven partners from Italy, Greece, Slovenia, and Cyprus.
Together, Cooperativa Amica and Socialit designed and developed:
- A multidimensional program for the well-being of remote workers, integrating physical exercises, mental techniques, and nutritional advice
- An open-access, user-friendly digital platform to promote daily activity and improve the quality of working life
- Multilingual training materials for educators, HR managers, and social workers to support the adoption of the program
In addition to the technical development, Socialit managed the entire digital infrastructure of the project, actively contributing to the methodological design, dissemination, and coordination of activities in collaboration with all partners.
This experience produced tangible results:
- A free web application available across Europe
- Over 200 professionals involved in the pilot phase
- New connections established with European networks for future projects
The collaboration between Socialit and Cooperativa Amica continues today, with new initiatives already in co-design. The collaboration between Socialit and Cooperativa Amica continues today, with new initiatives already in co-design.
