The objectives of the project were met: - The 43 participants (42+facilitator) coming from Romania, Hungary, France, Italy, Poland and Portugal, from which 23 with fewer opportunities (22 participants and 1 leader), got acquainted and discussed the regulations the EU had taken or is planning to do to manage the situation of the refugees and migrants, they discussed the differences between minorities, immigrants and refugees, learnt about the basics of migration and the current situation of refugees, discussed various challenges, as well as prejudices surrounding migrants and refugees. The groups also shared the situation of immigration in their countries and discussed about it. - We tackled the integration problems the immigrants and refugees face and how they experience it through diverse activities - Developing at least 10 integration methods, these were published in the national languages of all participating nations: Brochure with 10 Recommendations: - EN version: https://n9.cl/57mg1 - HU version: https://n9.cl/lyekl - RO version: https://n9.cl/jsjr8 - POL version: https://n9.cl/80yf1 - PT version: https://n9.cl/gx05h5 - IT version: https://n9.cl/qz2da - FR version: https://n9.cl/s44r5 The 10 methods are: “International curriculum”, LET’S PLAY TOGETHER! - Exploring the potential of arts and sport as collective instruments for the social integration of migrants into local communities, outdoor approach to inclusive learning, exploring the potential of mentoring and peer support as a mechanism for migrant integration, career guidance advice for children, standard aptitude test, lawyer for you, psychological and trauma support, organizing job fairs. - Creating 6 videos using digital storytelling for promoting the European and humanitarian values regarding inclusion and acceptance. Each national group created one: - Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_As9FybhKAk&t=7s - Polish participants speak about integration, an Ukrainian refugee speaks about why she chose Poland - Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEbmNdRijUk&t=10s - speaks about the strictness of Hungary in face of immigrants and the need for a comprehensive approach regarding Humanitarian aid, integration policies and practical support, comprehensive integration regulations - Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y65QeW8XzpY - presenting the situation of unfair police stops, speaks about an association which helps with administrative problems and documents, one of the biggest problems are language barriers, they need more funding - Video 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X7hY2TB2rg - Italy is not as organized as expected, their institutions require more support, funds, perception centers for asylum seekers, Italy should integrate immigrants in their education and job systems - Video 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSlkisW3RtA - Portugal, a refugee was 2 years kept in a refugee camp and to regain a mechanic degree - Video 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBA3bkiYYA8 - we are different, coming from different backgrounds, but now we are here together, a community where what unites us is stronger than what separates us. The participants also shared their cultural values (of their nationality and country of residence) through diverse activities, therefore this project was very colorful from this perspective. It offered the place and time for developing tolerance, empathy, civic competence, but also cultural awareness and expression.