ABOUT CARDET
CARDET (Center for the Advancement of Research and Development in Educational Technology) is the leading independent research and education Centre in Cyprus, and one of the prominent ones in the Euro-Mediterranean region, dedicated to harnessing the potential of education as a major driver in shaping a better world.
We design, develop, and implement innovative, evidence-based approaches and resources to build up the competencies of individuals and communities to help alleviate social challenges.
VISION
A just and sustainable world, where people learn & flourish.
MISSION
Design innovative education programs to inspire and empower communities to thrive.
PURPOSE
Promote education as a force for a strong social impact and shaping a better world.
VALUES
CARDET adheres to and promotes a set of values and principles that shape and define its culture and work, to facilitate a positive contribution and long-term impact in society.
With a strong focus on social impact, collaboration, learning, integrity, and positivity, CARDET team and partners design, develop and implement ambitious initiatives, inspiring projects that have meaningful contribution to communities both locally and globally.
SOCIAL IMPACT
COLLABORATION
LEARNING
INTEGRITY
POSITIVITY
HISTORY
2004
FORMALLY ESTABLISHED
2005
JOINED MICROSOFT’S LEARNING PARTNERS PROGRAMME
2006
COOPERATION WITH UNDP
2010
1ST CYPRIOT NGO TO LEAD A EUROPEAID PROJECT
2015
SIGNED AN MOU WITH YALE
2018
DELIVERED THE 1ST LARGE-SCALE EDUCATION POLICY EXPERIMENT IN CYPRUS
2020
INTRODUCED THE CYPRUS EDUCATION SUMMIT
2021
COMPILED CYPRUS’ LIFELONG LEARNING STRATEGY
2022