Project Title:

Enhancing Intercultural Communication Skills and Competences for Social Workers in the Provision of Assistance to Forced Migrants

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Project Duration:
Commencing on December 1, 2023, and culminating on December 31, 2024, the project spans a duration of 13 months, meticulously planned to ensure thorough execution and impactful outcomes.

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Location:

The project is primarily based in Lithuania, with activities taking place in collaboration with partner organizations in other European countries, including Cyprus.

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Project Funding:
Funded by the esteemed National Agency of the Applicant Organisation (LT01 - Education Exchanges Support Foundation), the project benefits from a dedicated lump sum of €60,000.00, allocated to facilitate its ambitious objectives and activities.

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Project Goals:

• Develop a tailored methodology: The project aims to develop a high-quality methodology specifically designed to enhance the intercultural communication skills and competences of social workers engaged in assisting forced migrants.

• Provide training and capacity building: Through a series of training sessions and capacity-building initiatives, the project seeks to empower social workers with practical skills and strategies for engaging with forced migrants from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Disseminate project results: The project endeavors to disseminate its findings and methodologies widely, ensuring that social workers across Europe have access to valuable resources for enhancing their intercultural communication skills.

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Project Activities:

• Methodology development: The project will engage in the development of a comprehensive methodology tailored to the needs of social workers working with forced migrants.

• Training sessions: A series of training sessions will be conducted to equip social workers with practical skills and competences for effective intercultural communication.

• Resource development: The project will produce educational materials and resources to support ongoing learning and capacity building among social workers.

• Dissemination efforts: Project results and methodologies will be disseminated through various channels, including workshops, conferences, and online platforms.

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Expected Outcomes:

• Enhanced intercultural communication skills: Social workers participating in the project will gain enhanced intercultural communication skills and competences, enabling them to better support forced migrants.

• Improved service delivery: By equipping social workers with practical tools and strategies, the project aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of services provided to forced migrants.

• Knowledge exchange and collaboration: The project will facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among social workers and stakeholders, fostering a supportive community of practice.

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Alignment with Educational Priorities:

The project aligns closely with the educational priorities outlined by the Council Recommendation on Upskilling Pathways, contributing to the development of inclusive education and training systems capable of supporting diverse populations, including forced migrants.

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Overall Impact:

Through its rigorous methodology development, training initiatives, and dissemination efforts, the ENHANCED SOCIAL WORKERS project aspires to make a significant and lasting impact on the field of social work, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for forced migrants and social workers alike across Europe.