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The Hug For all project focused mainly on social inclusion and integration, which are top issues given the refugee situation in Europe after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the European migration crisis in 2015. The project aimed to identify the problems that hinder the process of social inclusion and to come up with ideas on how to facilitate the process.
"We met at the airport before our flight from Prague, from where we took a night connecting flight to Athens. We were excited but also nervous, it was our first project, and we didn’t know what to expect. We tried to achieve the aim through several activities focused on different barriers to integration and inclusion. For instance, we had a workshop on prejudices and assumptions. We simulated a court case in which a man was about to be deported from the country, even though he would face torture if returned to his country of origin" — JANA PAROLKOVÁ from EYCB
The Social Inclusion and Integration of the moving people towards the European Countries, even if many years have passed, remains one of the main unsolved problems in EU. During the Training Course, the participants tried to spot the main problems that delay the process of their Social Inclusion, and they searched ways that will facilitate them to become full members of our societies, together.
Together, they tore down stereotypes and prejudices about our fellow human beings who are tested every day, even if they have been saved by the wrath of war. It is more than obvious, that sometimes, racism and social exclusion seem even worse than the war itself. During the training course, everyone involved in the project exchanged ideas, good practices on how these people can be transformed useful citizens of our society and active people with full rights and responsibilities.
How Was The Group Preparation Process?
All participating countries had provide a presentation regarding the situation which exists in their countries, referring to the issue of Refugees and Immigrants. The presentations was prepared by the group of participants of each country.
The participants of each group was assigned with specific roles and tasks during the project so they can achieve the needed active participation for all. During the project, there was a high level of respectful and polite attitude and all of the participants had the willingness to explore and learn. The Training Course was very demanding and challenging, especially in means of the various methods of learning it included.
Each group appointed a person that will be responsible for organizing the recycling procedure and coordinating the rest of the participants, collecting any glass, plastic or metal material. The project had a high awareness and sensitivity about the environmental concerns and this consolidates their delicacy for environment.
Who are E.O. Sharp Minds?
Educational Organization SHARP MINDS, is active in the field of European Programs since the beginning of the Millennium, as an Informal Youth Group. After many years and many projects, this original fellowship, has decided to be transformed in an NGO/NPO, focused on modern issues and problems of our common European Society. Inclusion and Participation for all is our strong "moto" which follows us in our projects. Many youngsters around Greece, had the opportunity, by trusting the experience of E.O. SHARP MINDS, to travel around Europe, to meet new friends and the most important to experience the magic of the Erasmus+ educational programs.
At the same time, the Organization also works as a Greek Hosting Organization in Erasmus+/VET projects and has established many cooperation around Europe through its KA2 Programs of Strategic Partnership.
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