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2023-1-RO01-KA152-YOU-0001328412023Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: RO|UA|EL|CZ|BG|ES · Grant: €31,402
DisabilitiesInclusion of marginalised young peopleCreativity, arts and culture

Objectives

The starting point of this project was a research conducted by the Center for Movement, Functionality, and Disability Evaluation (CEMFD), which operated within the discipline of Medical Rehabilitation, Department XVI - Balneology, Medical Rehabilitation, and Rheumatology of the "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara. Learning difficulties referred to neurological disorders that affected the brain's ability to assimilate, process, and analyze certain information, often accompanied by problems with concentration and memory. These disorders can make life harder for affected individuals, as their basic skills might be underdeveloped. Still, by interacting with other young people and gaining self-confidence, they might have a better chance of integrating into society. Therefore, the project aimed to organize creative activities that allowed participants to interact with other people from partner countries, including those with disabilities, to increase self-esteem and improve their involvement in society. The project had 35 participants (excluding group leaders), of which 26 had fewer opportunities, and 17 of them were young people with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, AD/HD, and dyscalculia. A participant with motor disabilities was also part of the project. In the project, the focus was on increasing self-esteem and addressing issues related to a lack of self-confidence and social exclusion. The aim was to provide participants with the opportunity to understand that they were capable of achieving similar things to their colleagues, even if they had a learning disability. According to a statement from the National Authority for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Children, and Adoptions within the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, at the end of March 2022, the total number of people with disabilities was 867,474, representing a rate of approximately 4.5% of Romania's population. Of these, 98.09% (850,905 people) lived in the community, and 1.91% (16,568 people) were institutionalized in public residential social assistance institutions for adults with disabilities. Approximately 69,398 people with disabilities (8%) were young people aged between 13 and 30. According to the literature, approximately 10% of the global population was affected by these learning disorders, representing approximately 6 million adults diagnosed with this disorder. Additionally, 40% of children enrolled in special education had these learning disorders. According to research, between 6% and 10% of the school-age population struggled with learning difficulties. Project Objectives: -During 8 days of activities, we had increased the capacity of the 35 participants from Greece, Czech Republic, Spain, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Romania with or without disabilities to learn, create something new, and live independently; -During the 8 days, young people without disabilities were encouraged to accept and assist those with disabilities and learn to show empathy towards people with disabilities; -During the 8 days of activities, using non-formal methods, the communication skills of the 35 participants from 6 different countries were improved; -During the mobility, the 35 young people learned how to adapt creative theatrical techniques to their daily lives; -Encouraging intercultural dialogue and learning, as well as the feeling of being European among the 35 young people from 6 different countries; -During the mobility, young people learned how to maintain proper hygiene, a healthy lifestyle, and methods of maintaining optimal general hygiene (including oral hygiene); The "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara organized activities with young people with disabilities because extracurricular activities aim to include individuals from poor or disadvantaged communities to offer the opportunity to involve a large and varied number of young people. The project was implemented to organize more activities for the integration of people with disabilities into society and to offer young people with disabilities from different countries (Romania, Greece, Czech Republic, Spain, Bulgaria, and Ukraine) the opportunity to participate in activities that promote, encourage, and increase self-confidence. The project allowed young people from 6 European countries to meet, live together for 8 days, and participate in common activities. Within this project, the 35 young people + 6 leaders had the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills; to develop civic skills and increase their self-esteem; The project promoted cooperation, inclusion, equality, creativity, innovation, and strategies for maintaining health.

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