Collaboration

The PAPIRI booklet was created within the context of a Key Action 2 Cooperation in Youth project financed by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and Injuve (Spain). It included 5 partner organisations from countries (Spain, Türkiye, Hungary, Greece and Belgium) where the need for innovation and support towards the inclusion of young people from immigrant and refugee backgrounds in the non-formal educational sector is particularly acute. 

The varied experience of partners from different profiles and areas was crucial because it brought diverse perspectives, insights, and expertise to the project, enabling us to develop more inclusive and culturally sensitive pedagogical approaches tailored to the unique needs of refugees and immigrants.

The final booklet is a testament to our collaborative approach throughout. A local needs assessment and desk research allowed us to align our objectives, prior to creating and adapting our resources through continuous feedback and evaluation. 

Testing

The PAPIRI project aimed to create resources which are engaging, accessible, and tailored to the needs of organisations working with young people including refugees and immigrants. To reach this objective, the partners sent educators and partners to a training event in Hungary, Budapest, hosted by Artemisszió, in October 2022. The event provided an ideal setting for professionals from the field to engage in testing and developing key materials for the booklet. The activities that were prepared, tested, assessed and improved at the event focused on language acquisition, psycho-social support, intercultural communication and unconscious bias training. 

The week-long event offered ample time for interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions. Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences and expertise, contributing to the refinement and enrichment of the booklet's content. It took place in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, enabling partners to work together in a dynamic and engaging manner.

Project managers also used the transnational meetings held in Lleida (Spain), Budapest (Hungary), and Kalamata (Greece) to engage in hands-on workshops and interactive sessions to explore and provide feedback on the booklet's learning materials. The aim was to refine the content and ensure its effectiveness in promoting integration and fostering intercultural understanding.

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