REFUGIN 2nd KCE Moldova

Moldova

The second Knowledge Consolidation Event (KCE) of the REFUGIN Project took place in Chisinau, Moldova, from the 4th to the 6th of February.

 This training event gathered educational and civic practitioners from France, Greece, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Poland, Portugal, and Serbia to share experiences and expertise to foster the integration of those in refugee-like situations!

Several topics were discussed, including:

Communication difficulties and opportunities;

The role of education towards successful integration;

Best practices coming from Portuguese and French organisations;

Trauma-informed practices: Theoretical and practical considerations;

Motivational approaches for professionals and youngsters;

Conflict management and restorative practices towards integration.

The second Knowledge Consolidation Event also featured exciting visits to two important locations in Chisinau, where governmental and communitarian answers to the integration of those in refugee situations were presented,namely:

The Temporary Accommodation Centre

The Day Center for the Elderly and Refugees in Budesti  

Major outcome The integration of those in refugee-situations is a challenge shared by European socieities, requiring a sustained balance between human rights, dignity and empowerment with security. To achieve long-term solutions, cooperative solutions are required, looking to link the civil society with governmental and supranational efforts. In this process, educational and civic professionals play a paramount role, either in the way to motivate the new comers, but also to motivate the host communities. To do so, different techniques and methods can be used, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming communication.

Major outcome

The integration of those in refugee-situations is a challenge shared by European socieities, requiring a sustained balance between human rights, dignity and empowerment with security. To achieve long-term solutions, cooperative solutions are required, looking to link the civil society with governmental and supranational efforts.

In this process, educational and civic professionals play a paramount role, either in the way to motivate the new comers, but also to motivate the host communities. To do so, different techniques and methods can be used, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming communication. 

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