It is with great excitement that we share that on 18 and 19 May 2026 in Gondomar (Porto district), Portugal, the first in-person partner meeting took place, officially launching the substantive work on the international Erasmus+ RISE project — Resilience, Independence, and Self-Empowerment.
In this innovative and highly important initiative for modern education, the National Commercial High School is partnering with 7 other leading organizations from 4 European countries: Bulgaria, Portugal, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the mission of RISE?
The project is dedicated to supporting our students on their path to building greater independence, emotional resilience, and self-confidence. In today’s dynamic world, it is more important than ever for young people to develop key life skills. The meeting in Portugal brought together diverse cultural perspectives and laid a solid foundation for successful cooperation. We believe that through the RISE project we will give our students the best tools to become successful, adaptable, and strong individuals!