The report "INTEGRA – Fostering Migrants' Integration with Crowdfunding," part of an Erasmus+ project, compiles best practices and analyses of methods for supporting the integration of migrants and refugees across Europe, with a focus on five partner countries: Poland, North Macedonia, Germany, Turkey, and Italy. Each country contributed experiences and innovative practices aimed at fostering the social and economic integration of migrants, developing specific initiatives to counter social exclusion and promote entrepreneurial opportunities.
The report includes national studies and surveys conducted among trainers and support organizations for migrants, highlighting both successes and daily challenges. Best practices range from offering psychosocial support, legal counseling, and language courses to entrepreneurship support programs, such as using crowdfunding platforms for financial backing. Other programs focus on increasing young migrants’ participation and developing the professional and technological skills essential for inclusion and resilience.
The surveys also revealed common challenges, such as language barriers, low motivation, and limited funds. The organizations interviewed proposed solutions like community engagement strategies, updated digital tools, and training in key skills such as conflict management and problem-solving.
In conclusion, the INTEGRA report underscores the importance of a coordinated and inclusive approach to integrating migrants into host societies, contributing both to the personal development of migrants and to social cohesion through the improvement of training practices and the creation of local and international support networks.