INVOLVIM – Informal and Voluntary Services for Work Based Immigrants
About the project
INVOLVIM project focuses on developing informal and voluntary services for work based immigrants in the partner regions. Through exchange of experience project’s overall objective is to influence policy instruments in partner regions or locally in order to develop better services for immigrants.
Objectives
- To ensure comprehensive integration services beyond existing categories like refugees or students.
- To engage various stakeholders like employers, public authorities, and NGOs to provide tailored support.
- To expand access to essential services that aid in long-term immigrant settlement and social inclusion, improving overall community cohesion.
Activities
- international learning events
- exchange of good practice
- state of the art report
- influencing the policy instruments
Results
The overall aim of the project is to influence policy instruments in the partner regions or at local level to develop better services for migrants by sharing experiences.
Impact
By improving policies, regions can better assist the integration of immigrants and thus prevent social exclusion.
Partners
- Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia (Finland, lead partner)
- Municipality of Fundão together with associated policy authority Centro Regional Coordination and Development Commission (Portugal)
- City of Plock (Poland)
- Municipality of Litija and Education centre Geoss (Slovenia)
- Louth County Council (Ireland)
Project duration: 1th April 2024 – 30th June 2028
