Through the implementation of the project, we aimed to enhance inclusive and intercultural education practices targeting Roma and refugee children and adolescents, contributing to their full participation in school life and reducing early school leaving. We sought to strengthen the competences of teachers, educators and social professionals through experiential learning, peer exchange and the development of innovative training tools. A key objective was to promote the identification, adaptation and transfer of good practices across different European contexts, reinforcing collaboration between partner organisations. The project also aimed to integrate social and cultural mediation approaches within school settings, fostering more welcoming and culturally responsive learning environments. Overall, we intended to promote European values such as diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring sustainable impact beyond the project duration.
We applied for this project because we recognize that schools play a crucial role in promoting social inclusion, equal opportunities and democratic values, particularly in increasingly diverse European societies. In our daily practice, we identified persistent barriers affecting Roma, migrant and refugee children, including language gaps, cultural misunderstandings, limited family-school mediation and higher risks of absenteeism and early school leaving. At the same time, many educators and professionals reported feeling insufficiently prepared to manage multicultural classrooms and implement effective intercultural and inclusive strategies. There was a clear need for practical tools, structured training and transnational exchange of good practices to strengthen professional competences. The project addressed these needs by fostering European cooperation, promoting intercultural dialogue and developing sustainable, accessible resources to support inclusive educational environments and prevent early school dropout.