TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Claudio Tocchi
– To explore the data and statistics on migration and asylum in Europe and examine the gap between hard facts and media narrative
– To investigate ways of challenging narrative and creating and spreading positive counter-narrative
– To exchange best practices that have already been implemented by organisations all over Europe
– To network, strengthening existing ties and building new relationships for the benefit of the antiracist movement in Europe.
The conference was facilitated by an international group composed of activists from different European countries: Italy, Spain, Serbia, Netherlands, Hungary
The over 50 participants came from: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great-Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia - Rep. of, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey
The conference was based on participatory approaches and spaces for joint work and sharing of knowledge and skills. The methods included: Debates, workshops, trainings, presentations, political cafés, icebreakers, good practice market, cultural activities, open forum, sharing good practices, etc.
The knowledge, expertise, and input of participants was invaluable. Around 70 NGO representatives from more than 30 European countries reviewed different perspectives on the situation of migration and asylum in Europe, explored various tools and methods for challenging narratives on migrants and refugees, shared best practices and got to know other activists and organisations from every corner of the continent.
I was part of the group of international facilitators and responsible for the logistics.
Claudio was a great organiser, team leader and trainer!