Final conference

Alone we can do so little, together we can achieve so much” REFUGIN held its Final Conference!

On the 29th of May, the REFUGIN project held its Final Confence, in Lisbon, Portugal. 

Gathering all consortium partners together with key civil society, educational practioners and youngsters in refugee-like situation, this was a remarkable experience, to share outcomes, but also to discuss ways forward. 

Hosted by IPS in cooperation with UREP, the event welcomed over 50 participants, joined for a similar cause – integration as a co-created process!  

The event featured a rich lineup of presentations, beginning with an insightful introduction to the REFUGIN Project by Dima Hanna of the Les Militants des Savoirs, who outlined the project’s vision, objectives, and ongoing efforts to support the inclusion of those in refugee-like situations across Europe.

This was followed by an engaging panel, where REFUGIN’s Manual of good practices was presented, alongside with key Portuguese stakeholders, namely from Conselho Português para os Refugiados, Fundação Fócus e InPulsar, who shared their experiences on how to ensure good practices can actually work, delving through different challenges and solutions. 

Afterwards, IPS’ team explored the importance of cooperation to promote integration, presenting the project’s network and moderating a compelling panel joined by practitioners from Albania, Portugal and Spain. Together, it became clear that even though different countries face different challenges, co-joint solutions can be mobilised, recognising the need to work cross-sectoraly and with refugees themselves.

o finalise, REFUGIN’s mentoring approach was described, benefiting from the insights and testimonials of mentors and mentees, in a rich and emotional exchange. 

Showcasing the rationale and commitment of the REFUGIN project, this important event, which followed a participatory and bottom-up approach, showed us how:

“Alone we can do so little, yet together, we achieve a lot”

This is our on-going commitement, believing that local and comprehensive efforts will allow the integration of youth in refugee-like situations to be sustainable and sucessfull!