The cultural exchange “Promoting Inclusion and Employment through Art” lasted 8 days and allowed participants from different EU and non-EU countries to discover inclusive policies and initiatives that Europe puts in place to welcome migrants and homeless people.
One of the most significant meetings took place at the headquarters of LOGS Association, an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) near Timisoara that directly helps refugees and asylum seekers to be welcomed into the community. There, participants learned about the dire situation of refugees, how they fled wars, and how homeless people get little support from the government. Another important aspect of this project was the public event organized by the participants at the Cultural House in Dognecea. This show was meant to raise awareness in the community about the topic of the project, especially since refugees arrive more frequently in the western part of the EU and are portrayed negatively in the media and social media. The locals spending time together with the participants increased the cultural dimension of this international project.
This project was funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Commission.