“Enhancing Tolerance and Integration through NFE” is an Erasmus+ adult education mobility project aimed at strengthening intercultural understanding and supporting the inclusion of migrant communities through innovative non-formal education methods. The project focuses on developing staff competences in intercultural communication, community engagement, and inclusive educational practices, particularly in relation to migrants from North Africa and the Caribbean. Through international mobility activities, training, and job shadowing experiences, the project seeks to foster tolerance, social cohesion, and more inclusive learning environments.

Fecha de inicio: 01/03/2025 – Fecha de finalización: 31/08/2026
Referencia del proyecto: KA122-ADU-8311D2A1
Subvención de la UE: 21.486 €
Programa: Erasmus+ – KA122-ADU Short-term projects for mobility of learners and staff in adult education

Socios del proyecto

• NGO NEST BERLIN EV (Germany) – Applicant
• CEDE Aruba (Netherlands/Aruba context for Job Shadowing)
• M.A.NGO (Italy – Sardinia) for Courses and Training

Temas del proyecto

• Inclusion and integration of migrants and refugees
• Intercultural dialogue and tolerance
• Non-formal education (NFE)
• Social inclusion and anti-discrimination
• Intercultural competences
• Community engagement
• Adult education and staff mobility

Grupos destinatarios

• Adult education staff
• Trainers, managers, educational coordinators and social workers
• Migrant communities, especially from North Africa and the Caribbean
• Marginalised and disadvantaged groups
• Adults aged 30+ working in inclusion and education sectors

Objetivos del proyecto

• Gain a deep understanding of cultural differences and acquire practical experience in working with specific cultural groups through job shadowing activities.
• Develop intercultural competences and innovative methods for creating inclusive non-formal education programs.
• Improve migrant integration and promote mutual understanding and tolerance.
• Strengthen organisational capacity for inclusive educational practices.

Resumen

The project “Enhancing Tolerance and Integration through NFE” aims to strengthen the intercultural competences of NGO NEST Berlin staff through Erasmus+ mobility activities. By participating in job shadowing in Aruba and training courses in Italy, participants will acquire innovative non-formal education methods to support the integration of migrants and refugees, especially communities from North Africa and the Caribbean. The project focuses on fostering tolerance, social inclusion, and culturally sensitive educational approaches while addressing challenges related to migration, discrimination, and social cohesion in Berlin.

Resultados del proyecto

• Development of a new inclusive NFE program for migrant integration
• Innovative workshops tailored to North African and Caribbean migrant communities
• Improved intercultural competences among staff
• Better community engagement strategies
• Increased tolerance and mutual cultural understanding
• Stronger organisational capacity in adult education and inclusion
• Dissemination campaigns, workshops, and online materials
• Long-term evaluation and implementation of inclusive educational practices