The primary objective of the PreventMI project was to equip youth workers with learner-centered approaches and digital tools for preventing radicalisation, integrating Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Transformative Learning (TL). Key outcomes included: Enhanced skills for youth workers in radicalization prevention utilizing EI and TL. The project made it easier for young migrants to access education that fits their needs, built networks among stakeholders, and helped partner organizations become more innovative. The PreventMI project outlined seven specific objectives to accomplish these aims: Implement quality assurance mechanisms for evaluation. Define competencies aligned with EU standards for preventing youth radicalisation. Develop ICT-based educational tools and methodologies. Develop digital resources that incorporate gamification to engage migrant youth. Provide practical resources for youth workers. Test and refine tools and methodologies. Promote broad dissemination and ensure sustainability of outcomes. The PreventMI project enhanced youth engagement with innovative strategies to prevent radicalization and build resilience among young migrants.
In response to increasing concerns about radicalisation within the European Union, which poses a significant threat to security and social cohesion, the PreventMI project was launched to address this issue by equipping youth workers with innovative, learner-centered methods and digital tools that incorporate Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Transformative Learning (TL). This integrated approach helps youth workers identify risks, build resilience, and promote positive engagement among young migrants. Advances in modern technology and increased societal polarization have worsened this challenge. Young migrants, in particular, face heightened vulnerability due to multiple risk factors, such as discursive elements like victimization and unwavering belief in absolute truths; personal traits like egocentrism and the pursuit of intense emotions; psychosocial and systemic issues including social skill deficiencies, social isolation, and rejection of support networks; as well as family and economic hardships characterized by financial instability, fragile family bonds, and a lack of role models. As a result, the project focused on integrating young migrants as a key area for intervention.