GERMT
Gaining Experience In The European Union’s Refugee Migration Problem Issues, Case Studies and Integration Tools Development
Project Number: 577034
Erasmus+ project “Gaining experience in the European Union’s refugee migration problem issues, case studies and integration tools development (GERMT)” in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
This project was started in response to the current and future situations regarding refugee movements from Middle Eastern and African countries to Europe. The Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have little experience in this area, as they began to accept their first refugee families only in early 2016.
The unexpected and large-scale refugee flow due to the Syrian war has left many Euopean countries struggling to integrate newcomers into local cultures. To avoid making the same mistakes, this project aims to prepare the Baltic countries for future challenges.
The main goal of the project is to gain the necessary knowledge and experience for the smooth integration of refugees into local societies through planned activities.
There are also several specific objectives:
- Understanding the cultural differences between islamic and Christian societies, such as language, clothing, food, and ehtics, which will be addressed during a visit to Croatia.
- Analyzing current local methods for integrating refugees by visiting refugee centers in each participating country and comparing their systems.
- Building and expanding a network of local representatives who can share experiences in refugee integration through an informal communication network that will grow over time.
If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact us by e-mail projects projects@inovacijubiuras.lt
