The European project Inclusion in times of exclusion aims to empower families in situations of social vulnerability – especially migrants, refugees and gypsies – to become actively involved in their children’s educational path and to participate in social and political life. It is funded by the EU under the Erasmus+ program (KA220) and will run from September 2024 to December 2026.
Why is this project necessary?
Across Europe, migrant children and children with fewer opportunities continue to face structural educational inequalities. High dropout rates among these groups constitute a major barrier to integration. This is compounded by growing anti-democratic narratives and negative public attitudes towards migration. The project responds to this context by promoting inclusive and democratic practices inspired by the emancipatory pedagogies of Freire, Montessori, Ayres, Peto and Deveny.
Impact and target groups
This project will create a lasting impact by strengthening the role of parents as active contributors to their children’s educational success and as advocates for inclusion in their communities, enhancing their self-organization and confidence. It brings together educators, social workers, school leaders, volunteers and organizational staff, who will be trained to become multipliers and agents of change. Migrant families from diverse backgrounds – such as Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Morocco, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Cameroon and Ghana – will benefit from the project, along with representatives of migrant associations and civil society actors. Through this broad participation, the project also aims to foster greater awareness and solidarity in international political dialogue.
Activities:
- Train educators and community leaders in inclusive parenting and self-organization.
- Organize local and international workshops with migrant and/or gypsy families.
- Create and share digital resources (podcasts, videos, tools) to support parent engagement.
- Analyze educational exclusion in partner countries.
- Launch a European think tank to influence public discourse and policy on inclusion.
Partner organizations:
- Spanish Training Academy (Germany) – Project coordinator and expert on intercultural (adult) education
- Fundación Red Íncola (Spain) – Specialized in comprehensive support to immigrants, prioritizing vulnerable families.
- San Ricardo Pampuri (Spain) – Focused on immigrant women and families at risk of exclusion.
- Associazione Popoli Insieme ODV (Italy) – Active in refugee reception and civic awareness.
- NestingPlay Kft (Hungary) – Leader in early childhood development, specialized in working with the Roma community.
- Școala Gimnazială Nr. 195 (Romania) – Inclusive school working directly with immigrant families and children.
