The project "Inclusion and Digital Empowerment through Circular Economy" managed by five associations based in Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Italy and Malta, primarily aims to "bridge the digital divide by improving the technological skills, preparedness, and resilience of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and ethnic minorities."
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Thanks to this project, migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers have had the chance to be equipped with a second-hand computer. Indeed, in a constantly evolving world, the circular economy appears as an innovative solution to more effectively address environmental and social challenges.
From September until October, migrants, students, and refugees participated in training to learn how to use digital tools effectively. During the project closing event, which took place on December 2, several speakers shared their experiences and how they lived through this project.
Among the participants, Gobind Gupta, an Indian student who managed to obtain the English proficiency certificate, expressed his enthusiasm for having received a computer. He is currently in his first year at Casa College University in Cyprus. With an enthusiastic tone, he said “after receiving a laptop, it is easy to study and to make my CV’s, to get a job in my school. This is very helpful for me.”
The project focuses on social inclusion by offering training and digital resources to refugees and migrants. By providing them with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world, the project aims to reduce the digital divide and offer new professional opportunities.
As for Daniel Cumia, another participant in this project, he shared his experience as a trainer in Sicily, Italy. This project “made me aware” that “migrants have a very low level of awareness about environmental issues and circular economy”, he said during his intervention. Migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Africa mainly work in labour exploitation and do not know how to use a computer or realize the convenience it offers.
The project has enabled migrants and refugees to participate in digital skills training workshops. This has allowed them to acquire skills in IT, data management, and the use of digital tools.
The project "Inclusion and Digital Empowerment through Circular Economy" demonstrates that the circular economy can be a powerful vector for social inclusion and digital empowerment, that was also emphasised by Ahmed Othman, a Well fare Officer for The Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers - AWAS) in the refugee centre in Malta, who highlighted the benefits of this project for the residents of the centres.
This project was co- financed by the European Union.
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