🌍 Building Bridges with the Community: Building Bridges Project 🌉
From November 25 to December 1, 2024, we gathered in Karlovac, Croatia, a city renowned for its historical and natural beauty, to participate in the Building Bridges with Local Community project. With 25 participants from all over Europe, the project aimed to raise awareness about migration and social cohesion while strengthening the role of youth workers in this process.
Project Goals
The primary objectives of this project were:
Raising awareness on migration: Providing participants with up-to-date information on issues related to migrants and refugees, as well as the differences between these groups.
Fostering empathy and understanding: Helping participants understand the reasons behind migrants leaving their countries and the challenges they face.
Promoting social cohesion: Building intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding between newcomers and local communities.
Empowering youth workers: Equipping youth workers with tools and knowledge to support the integration process of migrants into society.
Activities
During the week in Karlovac, we carried out various activities:
Workshops: Interactive training sessions to deeply explore migration and integration processes.
Intercultural events: Participants shared food and stories from their countries, fostering intercultural exchange.
Community interaction: Events with the local community allowed us to learn from their experiences and increase our own awareness.
Development of practical tools: Practical guides and tools were created for youth workers to use in their work.
Project Outcomes
By the end of the project, we achieved several key results:
Increased knowledge and awareness: Participants became more informed about migration and social cohesion issues.
Cultural enrichment: Participants from different countries built strong connections by learning about each other’s cultures.
A practical guide: A toolkit for youth workers was developed and disseminated for widespread use.
Local impact: The Karlovac community experienced the positive effects of intercultural dialogue and gained new perspectives.
Throughout the week, we not only learned but also formed meaningful connections and took the first steps toward building a more inclusive world together. The true power of such projects lies in the stories shared by individuals, and for all of us, sharing these stories was an unforgettable experience.
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