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Shifting Identities: Creative Dialogue on Migration and Belonging

2026-1-DE04-KA152-YOU-0003946702026Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: DE|PL|LT · Grant: €24,403
European identity and valuesBridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideReception and integration of refugees and migrants

Objectives

This project is rooted in the long-term youth work practice of Bildungsstätte Bredbeck and its partner organisations in Germany, Poland, and Lithuania, all of which work closely with young people with a migration background. All of these young people have personal experiences of migration, including forced migration due to war, and face challenges related to identity, belonging, language barriers, and social exclusion. The project aims to create a safe, inclusive, and international learning space where young people can reflect on how migration influences their identity, sense of home, and belonging. From a youth work perspective, the project responds to a clear need: while migration is one of the most debated topics in Europe, young people with lived migration experiences often lack spaces where they can openly and safely reflect on these experiences without pressure, judgement, or predefined narratives. The objectives of the project are: - to support young people in understanding identity as a dynamic and evolving process, particularly in the context of migration; - to normalise emotional and social challenges related to migration and reduce feelings of self-doubt and isolation; - to strengthen competences in self-reflection, dialogue, and critical thinking through non-formal and creative methods; - to empower young people to recognise their own value, resilience, and agency; - to foster intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding among young people from different European countries. By combining dialogue-based workshops with creative storytelling methods, the project enables participants to engage with sensitive topics at their own pace and depth. The involvement of experienced youth workers with personal migration backgrounds and an invited academic expert ensures a balanced combination of theoretical input and lived experience.

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