S.O.1: To address the lack of inclusive and diverse activities in community spaces in marginalized and rural areas by co-creating communication methodologies and practices that foster solidarity and engagement between migrants and local residents. S.O.2: To conduct focus groups, surveys, and desk research to identify barriers to communication and gather best practices that address the real needs of migrant communities. To compile the findings into reports and present the case studies, shared through a public platform for wider access and impact. S.O.3: To implement a tailored training course in Sweden, creating opportunities for experiential learning of educators and young migrants, equipping them with participatory and non-formal education methodologies for replication. S.O.4: To disseminate findings and project outputs widely, organizing local events in partner countries and leveraging partners’ networks to share knowledge and foster sustainable cross-sector collaboration. S.O.5: To strengthen the network of participants, partners, and organizations, by building their professional competences and capacities through mobilities, research activities, and dissemination events fostering collaboration and mutual learning.
This project was initiated to address the pressing lack of diversity, inclusion, and effective communication methods in community spaces within marginalized and rural areas. These spaces often fail to meet the needs of migrant groups, worsen social isolation and exclusion. Challenges such as limited resources, poorly tailored activities, and ineffective outreach strategies further hinder meaningful community engagement. The consortium, composed of migrant-led and migrant-focused NGOs from Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Spain—half of whom were newcomers to KA2 and Erasmus+ — took an attempt to tackle these issues collaboratively. This grassroots initiative aimed to develop inclusive services for young migrants and refugees. The project focused on promoting diversity, inclusion, and social cohesion by creating cultural and social opportunities for both local residents and recently arrived migrants. It also sought to empower young migrants as communicators and activists, capable of bridging divided communities. By involving them from the outset in a co-creative process, the project provided young migrants with the tools and space to actively contribute to the development of solutions, fostering their sense of ownership and agency.