Migration encompasses a broad spectrum of experiences that extend far beyond a mere change of location. Through the Erasmus+ Youth project, “Digital Storytelling for Active Citizenship: Empowering Youth Through Migration Narratives,” 11 participants from Finland and Germany—several of whom are migrants themselves—have harnessed digital storytelling to delve into various aspects of migration. These…
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In April 2024, participants from our Erasmus+ Youth Project “Digital Storytelling for Active Citizenship: Empowering Youth Through Migration Narratives” gathered in Berlin for a hands-on workshop exploring media techniques such as interviewing, filming, and editing.
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In late February, Migration Matters held a ‘Mediatization of Migration’ workshop at Radboud University. Thirty students explored how media framing affects perceptions of migration and migrants. Highlighting diverse perspectives and storytelling formats, the workshop aimed to equip students with tools to create counter-narratives and foster inclusive dialogue.
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Migration Matters and WZB conducted a workshop for Berlin high school students on integration and belonging as part of the “Forschung trifft Schule” (“Research meets school”) workshop series.
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December 2023 marked the exciting kick-off of the Erasmus+ Youth Project ‘Digital Storytelling for Active Citizenship’, a collaboration between Migration Matters and Cooperative 3E, aimed at empowering youth to explore migration narratives through digital storytelling.
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Digital Migration Stories is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange (2023-24) led by Migration Matters and Cooperative 3E (Finland) to promote active citizenship through digital storytelling on migration.
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We are proud to announce our partnership with the Teaching Immigration in European Schools (TIES) project, bringing nuanced migration perspectives to European high schools. Our video content is featured in TIES interactive modules, including “Climate Change & Migration”, and are available in six languages.
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Migration Matters and WZB conducted a workshop for Berlin high school students on identity, integration, and immigration in Germany as part of the “Forschung trifft Schule” (“Research meets school”) workshop series.
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“Research meets school – new perspectives on migration and integration” is a project that expands and strengthens the political education of students on the topics of migration and integration.
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“I Am European”: Migration Stories & Facts for the 21st Century is a European Commission funded project that aims to raise awareness about migration issues among youth and multipliers in Europe.
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In this collaboration with Latvia’s think-tank Providus, we brought Migration Matters content to around 100 high schools across Latvia. This project, led by Providus’ senior policy analyst Agnese Lace, includes a comprehensive manual for teachers, lesson plans, and on-site workshops to equip educators with the tools they need to bring balanced discussions about migration into the classroom.
Read MoreWhy do we need better, more nuanced information on migration? Because of negative and implicit bias. It’s pervasive, and it’s normal. We founded Migration Matters to counteract the misinformation on immigrants and refugees that we encounter on a daily basis.
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