Between April 7 and 11, 2025, three members of the Lisbon City Foundation team took part in the third job shadowing mobility under the Erasmus+ program. The host organization was the Meath Partnership, in the city of Kells, Ireland. Created in 2006, the Meath Partnership implements rural, social and economic development programs in County Meath, Ireland. Its work promotes inclusion, the integration of migrants, the strengthening of communities and sustainable development.
For three intensive days, the participants accompanied teams from the host organization, focusing on the areas of social inclusion, migrant support and community education. The program included visits to Ukrainian refugee reception centers, the Meath Partnership headquarters and the Cultúr Migrants Centre, as well as the Solstice Arts Centre, where they were able to take part in the Democracywise event.
The topics covered included the integration of citizens with temporary protection, practices for welcoming migrants, combating disinformation and promoting volunteering. There was also room for cultural activities and moments of sharing experiences.
The evaluation of the mobility was largely positive. Participants highlighted the warm welcome, the relevance of the content and the inspiration provided by the good practices observed. Among the words used to summarize the experience were “involvement”, “learning”, ‘inclusion’ and “enriching”.
Among the main impacts on the participants were a reinforced interest in integration policies, greater sensitivity to cultural differences and intercultural mediation practices, as well as a renewed willingness to apply methodologies learned in future City of Lisbon City Foundation actions.
By August 2025, the City of Lisbon Foundation plans to carry out at least two more mobilities for its team under the same program. These opportunities aim to strengthen skills, promote the sharing of experiences and deepen social intervention strategies at European level.
The mobility reaffirmed the Lisbon City Foundation’s commitment to ongoing training and international cooperation as a way of improving local responses to the challenges of migration, inclusion and diversity.
In addition to the job shadowing actions, the City of Lisbon Foundation promotes various training courses under the Erasmus+ program for professionals in the areas of education, social action and interculturality. These trainings take place in Lisbon and cover topics such as intercultural mediation, human rights, sustainability and global citizenship. Participants benefit from a practical and multicultural experience, with opportunities to exchange experiences and acquire tools applicable in different professional contexts. Find out more about our courses!
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