The project aimed to address international migration as a key social and educational priority and to strengthen the capacity of academic and professional institutions to respond to migration challenges in an innovative, inclusive, and transnational way. Its main objective was to improve understanding of migration in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) context by developing a multilingual, migrant-centred online course and complementary educational materials that link academic knowledge with real-life integration challenges. The project also sought to enhance communication between migrants and public authorities, producing research-based recommendations and a digital application to facilitate access to information and services. A further objective was to increase the quality and innovation of teaching and institutional work through international cooperation, digital transformation, and the sharing of inspiring practices. The project promoted the active participation of migrants, helping institutions and societies become more inclusive. Finally, it aimed to build transnational and multisectoral cooperation by applying a multilevel governance approach to integration, strengthening various networks.
The project was initiated in response to the unprecedented migration situation in Central and Eastern Europe and neighbouring regions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Czechia, Poland, and partly Israel faced a major influx of refugees—mostly women and children—while public institutions and NGOs lacked tools for effective communication and integration support. The project addressed this gap by developing innovative, multilingual digital tools for practitioners and improving migrants’ access to reliable information and assistance. It also tackled the lack of educational materials reflecting CEE migration realities, promoting intercultural competence and digital literacy among professionals, students, and local authorities, and encouraging the exchange of good practices and development of integration models transferable across countries. Israel’s participation brought valuable comparative insights from its long experience with immigration and integration, and the Migration Policy Group in Brussels ensured broad dissemination and policy impact. Overall, the project met urgent needs while strengthening cooperation and civic engagement in migration and inclusion.