Results
The main objective of the project was to work out a set of concepts on how to use the potential of migrants for the sake of local communities and international networks.
The starting point for preparing new concepts were presentations of initiatives, NGOs and programmes already existing in each of the countries represented by the participants.
Here is a short overview of what the participants presented:
Lithuania and Migration Issues
The next step – that is working out various new concepts concerning mobility and migration – took place in three groups moderated by three experts. Some of results concentrated more on promoting diversity within local communities, whereas others developed educational projects increasing awareness of different dimensions of mobility.
Here are the concepts worked out during the project:
Language Club
Foreign students participating in university exchange programmes offer language lessons in their mother tongues. This way local students have an opportunity to learn foreign languages and cultures. On the other hand foreign students get integrated in the local students’ community faster.
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One day as a migrant
How does an immigrant feel after arriving in a foreign country? What obstacles s/he has to deal with? What problems does s/he come across and how can they be solved? Young people from different countries participate in a role play and try to “live” a life of an immigrant for one day.
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Intercultural platform
Can virtual space be a good starting point for intercultural meetings?
Intercultural platform offers space for exchange and information for migrants and those interested in migration. It gives them a chance to communicate and fosters networking between sending and receiving societies.
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Foods United
Immigrants conduct cooking courses for the local community. Cooking together allows migrants and non-migrants a mutual activity during which they learn from each other and have chance to get to know each others’ culture and cuisine.
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Moldovan journalists
A group of young Moldovan journalists gets trained in reporting on mobility and migration from different perspectives. Through various workshops and study trips they acquire skills that will allow them to present also positive effects of mobility and migration. The project may be also conducted for other target groups.
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