Assistance, Referral, Inclusion and Autonomy through Digital Navigation and Access
Digital Navigation and Support System for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
Co-funded by the European Union
ARIADNA is a transnational project that develops and deploys a digital navigation and support system specifically designed to assist victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking across Europe.
Like its mythological namesake — Ariadne, who provided the thread to navigate the labyrinth — ARIADNA provides a digital thread to help survivors navigate the complex maze of legal, social, health and employment services available to them, overcoming language barriers and the fragmentation of support systems.
The project addresses a critical gap: while many support services exist across EU Member States, victims often lack accessible, multilingual and confidential information about their rights and the resources available. ARIADNA bridges this gap through an innovative AI-powered digital tool combined with capacity-building for frontline professionals and cross-border cooperation mechanisms.
Develop and deploy a multilingual digital navigation tool providing confidential, AI-assisted guidance to victims and survivors, connecting them to specialist support services including legal aid, shelter, healthcare and psychosocial assistance.
Create a comprehensive, cross-border referral framework acting as a digital "one-stop shop" that maps and connects existing services across EU Member States, reducing fragmentation and enabling seamless victim support pathways.
Strengthen the capacity of frontline professionals — social workers, law enforcement, healthcare staff and civil society organisations — through specialised training modules on victim identification, trauma-informed approaches and digital tool usage.
Foster cross-border cooperation and knowledge exchange among partner organisations, establishing a European network for best practices in digital assistance to trafficking victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.
Implement evidence-based prevention campaigns targeting at-risk populations, leveraging digital literacy and the project's platform to raise awareness about trafficking indicators, rights and available support mechanisms.
Generate evidence-based policy recommendations through systematic data collection and analysis, contributing to the implementation of EU Anti-Trafficking Directives and the EU Strategy on Victims' Rights.
An AI-powered, multilingual digital assistant that provides confidential guidance and support to victims and survivors. Currently in prototype phase — try the interactive demo below.
This is a working prototype demonstrating core functionality. The final version will incorporate feedback from all consortium partners and end-user testing across multiple EU countries.
ARIADNA is built on a strong transnational consortium bringing together academic expertise, civil society experience and institutional capacity from across Europe.
Sevilla, Spain 🇪🇸
Public university with expertise in social sciences, migration studies, and digital innovation for social inclusion. Developer of the ARIADNA prototype tool.
www.upo.esWe are actively seeking partner organisations from EU Member States and associated countries to join the ARIADNA consortium. We are looking for:
ARIADNA is being prepared for submission under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, DAPHNE strand — the EU's main instrument for combating gender-based violence and protecting victims.
CERV — Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (2021–2027)
DAPHNE — Prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children
CERV-2026-DAPHNE
September 2026 (opening expected May 2026)
Priority 2: Targeted actions for protection and support of victims of gender-based violence
EUR 100,000 – 1,000,000 per project (Priority 2) · Duration: 12–24 months · Co-financing: 90% EU
ARIADNA's digital platform acts as a virtual one-stop shop, providing multilingual, AI-assisted navigation across legal, health, social and employment services.
The tool enhances early identification through accessible information in 30+ languages and provides immediate guidance on reporting and accessing emergency support.
The transnational consortium ensures the tool is adapted to multiple national contexts and legal frameworks, facilitating cross-border referral mechanisms.
Training modules for frontline workers on using digital tools for victim support, trauma-informed approaches, and multi-agency collaboration.
Awareness campaigns leveraging the platform to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking, targeting at-risk populations with culturally sensitive content.
Access the ARIADNA project proposal and related documentation.
Complete ARIADNA project proposal including methodology, work packages, budget and timeline.
Access the CERV-2026-DAPHNE call for proposals on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Summary of the CERV-2026-DAPHNE call in Spanish, including key dates and requirements.
Interested in joining the ARIADNA consortium or learning more about the project? We'd love to hear from you.
Ctra. de Utrera, km 1
41013 Sevilla, Spain
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