miGREAT
The Training Course was organized in South Reward, Sint Maarten between 7 – 15 April 2024. It brang together 26 youth leaders and youth workers from 8 different countries to discuss the topics of migration and mobility and its consequences on youth and youth work. The project led to the acquisition, development of key competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors) by contributing to the personal, socio-educational, and professional development of all participants. Various non-formal learning methods and techniques was applied to meet the different needs of the participants and achieve the desired project results (workshops, role play, outdoor activities, ice breakers, round table discussions, etc.).
The aims and objectives of the training course:
Fostering reflection on different dimensions of migration and mobility, understanding the theoretical framework of migration trends and its global effects.
Exchange of experiences and good practices in youth work, related to international/local migration and mobility and its influence on young people in Europe.
Preparing youth workers and youth leaders in addressing the challenges and opportunities resulting from migration for young people /society.
Raising the competence of youth workers and youth leaders about the push and pull factors of migration and causes and consequences of migration and how to prevent negative effects of migration (such as discrimination) in society.
Improving competences about different (youth) mobility opportunities in Europe.
Develop new initiatives in the field of migration and mobility for young people within the framework of the Erasmus+ Youth Program.
Participant's Testimony
What should I say? That we had an amazing time at Sint Marteen we have discovered so much about the city, culture, migration? Yes it is true but much more than that this one week that I could spend with these amazing people from different countries (France, Guadalopu, Turkey, Romania, Martinique, Croatia, Hungary) in the field of youth work made a huge impact on me. We have learnt so many techniques on how to overcome obstacles when it comes to the topic of migration. We have used mainly nonformal methods so most of our sessions were really interactive and fun. Now more than ever I know how to differentiate discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes and I also know how to deal with them correctly. I am so ready to spread the knowledge. We got to know the city and the island as well and what is more deep dive into culture if not interacting with locals, talking and dancing with them?
Truly was an unforgettable experience.
- Szilvia Bereck
Date: 7 - 15 April 2024
Venue: Sint Maarten Island, The Caribbeans
Participating countries: St. Marteen, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Croatia, France, Romania, Türkiye, Hungary
We delegated 3 youth workers to the mobility
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