Conclusion and Recommendations From Survey Report
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February 5, 2025
he INTARTS Project, which stands for “Integration through Creative Arts: Fostering Cross-Cultural Harmony,” is focused on helping migrants and refugees integrate into European communities by using creative arts as a medium for connection and understanding. The project aims to create partnerships among various organizations, including NGOs and youth centers, to promote social cohesion and cultural exchange.
One of the primary objectives of the INTARTS Project is to develop training materials specifically designed for youth workers, migrants, and refugees. These materials will focus on creative art methodologies that can enhance youth work skills. The expected outcome is the creation of an online guidebook that provides youth workers with innovative tools to support young migrants and refugees effectively. This objective aligns with the broader goal of improving the quality and recognition of youth work.
The project also aims to empower youth workers and marginalized groups by equipping them with the skills necessary to facilitate cross-cultural integration through art-based strategies. By doing so, it seeks to foster a sense of belonging and encourage active participation in host communities. Additionally, INTARTS emphasizes collaboration among NGOs, youth centers, and refugee centers to create a network for sharing best practices in integration.
To achieve objectives, a preliminary study has been carried out on the current situation of migrants, youth workers and refugees, in order to assess their knowledge of integration processes.
For this purpose, one survey and one group interview were carried out: one with the refugees and migrants, and an interview with a focus group of youth workers.
Conclusion
This analysis highlights the significant potential of creative arts in fostering the integration of migrants and refugees. The findings demonstrate that participants strongly believe art can facilitate community interaction, promote self-expression, and address challenges such as language barriers and cultural differences. While language barriers and social isolation remain significant obstacles, the majority of respondents view creative arts as effective tools for overcoming these challenges.
Recommendations
According to the searches, a diverse range of art forms, including music, visual arts, theater, dance, and digital arts, cater to varied interests while ensuring programs are culturally sensitive and inclusive, considering the diverse backgrounds and needs of participants. In addition can be provided free or low-cost access to art materials and resources, removing financial barriers to participation.
The scope of the training can be provided training for professionals working with migrants and refugees on how to effectively integrate creative arts into their work, offered mentorship programs to connect aspiring artists with experienced professionals and support the development of culturally competent art educators and facilitators.
In order to foster community collaboration, joint workshops and events that bring together migrants, refugees, and members of the host community, created opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration through artistic projects and promoted the showcasing of artistic work by migrants and refugees in local galleries, theaters, and community spaces.
By implementing these recommendations, we can harness the power of creative arts to build bridges, foster understanding, and create a more inclusive and welcoming society for all.