With this project we have planned to: *run two inclusive workshop cycles (PL + IS) for migrant adults, giving space to create, share stories and process lived experience through participatory arts; *build a practical toolbox of exercises/scores and facilitation tips that organisations can reuse with migrant and other marginalised groups; *equip educators in both countries with new, work-based methods (somatics, storytelling, collective creation) and strengthen peer learning between teams; *raise the visibility and public recognition of inclusive participatory arts through sharings/performances and open documentation; *grow participants’ cultural, personal and social competences—confidence, communication, collaboration and agency; *diversify the educational offer of both organisations and lower access barriers (language-aware, trauma-sensitive, accessible formats); *establish a durable transnational partnership with shared planning, reflection and future collaboration opportunities; *align with Erasmus+ priorities by promoting inclusion and diversity, improving educator competences, and supporting the reception and integration of migrants.
We applied for this project in response to the urgent need to address the social exclusion, marginalisation, and discrimination experienced by migrant communities in Europe, particularly in Iceland and Poland. Both partner organisations—Leikhópurinn Sjónarspil and Stowarzyszenie Pedagogów Teatru (SPT)—identified a gap in inclusive, creative spaces where migrants could express themselves, connect with others, and be seen as equal members of society. Through participatory arts and non-formal education, the project aimed to empower migrants, strengthen intercultural dialogue, and promote empathy within the wider community. At the same time, both organisations sought to expand their educational offers and exchange methodologies across borders, recognising the value of transnational cooperation in developing sustainable practices and innovative tools. For educators and cultural workers, there was a clear need for new approaches and resources to better engage with migrant communities. This project addressed those needs by creating opportunities for collaboration, mutual learning, and the co-creation of methods and tools that can continue to serve local communities beyond the project’s lifetime.