Can I come in? Sharing tools for effective inclusion of young migrants

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: The "Can I come in? Sharing tools for effective inclusion of young migrants" seminar will explore reasons and factors that cause exclusion, diffidence and xenophobia, active and passive civil positions, the concepts connected with migration (both regular and irregular) and asylum in EU including legal aspects, types of migration, push and pull factors, labour migration schemes, circular migration, the impact of migration on the immigrants and the host societies, the current anti-immigrant stance in Europe, the concepts of asylum seeker and refugees in modern society, national and international instruments and mechanisms for protection of the rights of the migrants, and, finally, the possibilities of action for youth workers and NGOs in the field, opening ways of cooperation among them and with different kind of other institutions. The seminar will lead to the creation of a platform of work on migration issues for youth NGOs as well as to different creative dissemination tools to be used in all the countries involved. The seminar will be held in Budapest, Hungary, and will last for 7 working days, during which participants will deepen the knowledge on the challenges connected with the current migrant crisis in Europe from multiple perspectives, understanding and recognizing the reasons of this phenomenon, explore the skills and tools needed today to work with young migrants and the local communities, sharing experiences, ideas, best practices and methods developed in different countries to raise awareness and build positive change in the attitudes and approaches of European youth towards the issue. METHODOLOGY: Non-Formal Education will be the main methodology used during the seminar, together with theoretical aspects, to ensure a complete learning dimension, using methods such as group discussions, round tables, simulations, and dynamic, creative and participative activities. PARTICIPANTS’ PROFILE This project has been designed and developed to address youth workers, both professionals and volunteers. In order to be eligible as a participant, it is necessary to be over 18 years old and legally resident in one of the participating countries. The participants should: - be able to speak English; - be involved with a youth organisation and be able to present it and its work with young people and migrants; - be ready to share some tools and projects developed by the organization in the field of migration; - have the motivation and capacity to develop actions for and with young people on the topic of social inclusion of migrants; - be committed to contribute in the full project in all of its phases, including dissemination and follow up with the participation to the newly created platform and network.