ART BASED SOLUTIONS – Social Integration of Migrant Women

Welcome to ART BASED SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF MIGRANT WOMEN, an Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership project dedicated to empowering migrant women through creativity, psychosocial support, and cultural exchange.

This project brings together partners from Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Türkiye to foster inclusion, well-being, and employability through art-based learning and community engagement.

About the Project

ART BASED SOLUTIONS focuses on supporting migrant women in their integration journey by combining creative expression, psychosocial support, and skills development.

Through hands-on workshops and digital tools, the project creates safe and empowering spaces where women can build confidence, share their cultural identity, and strengthen their connection to local communities.

Objectives

  • Support the social integration of migrant women

  • Improve psychosocial well-being and self-confidence

  • Preserve and promote cultural heritage through art

  • Increase employability and creative skills

  • Strengthen European cooperation and intercultural dialogue

Why This Project

Across Europe, migrant women face significant barriers including social isolation, limited access to employment, and mental health challenges.

ART BASED SOLUTIONS responds to these challenges by offering inclusive, creative, and therapeutic approaches that support both personal development and community integration.

Benefits of Cooperation

This project brings together diverse expertise from across Europe:

  • Belgium → psychosocial support & therapy

  • Germany → cultural and craft-based integration

  • Italy → education and training methodologies

  • Türkiye → social participation and adaptation strategies

Together, partners co-create innovative solutions that are transferable and scalable across Europe.

Activities

  • International workshops (LTTAs) on:

    • Crafts & cultural exchange (Germany)

    • Psychosocial support (Belgium)

    • Educational techniques (Italy)

    • Social adaptation (Türkiye)

  • Development of the
    👉 “Small Steps Social Adaptation Portal”

  • Online training modules, guides, and digital exhibition

  • Webinars and dissemination activities across Europe

Results

The project will deliver:

  • A digital learning platform for migrant women and educators

  • Training materials and online modules

  • A cultural exhibition catalogue

  • Improved well-being, skills, and social participation of participants

Partners

  • Deutsche Stickgilde e.V. (Germany – Coordinator)

  • Welcome Home International (Belgium)

  • In Progress (Italy)

  • Nokta Edu (Türkiye)

Project Details

  • Programme: Erasmus+ KA210-ADU

  • Project Number: 2025-1-DE02-KA210-ADU-000349877

  • Duration: November 2025 – April 2027

  • Budget: €60,000

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