Background and Objectives: The “Empowering Youth Workers for a Better Integration of Migrants and Refugees” project aims to address the global refugee crisis by providing youth workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to support young refugees and migrants. These individuals face numerous challenges, including language barriers, discrimination, and limited access to essential services. The curriculum is designed to be practical, hands-on, and accessible, focusing on real-world scenarios and case studies. It targets organizations involved in youth work, such as community centers, schools, and youth organizations, to help them better integrate young refugees and migrants into their activities.

Curriculum Structure: The training curriculum is divided into five comprehensive modules:

1. Understanding Migration: This module provides an overview of the global context of migration, including its causes, consequences, and legal frameworks.
2. Cultural Competency: Focuses on developing cultural awareness and sensitivity, understanding cultural differences, and building relationships with young refugees and migrants.
3. Communication Skills: Covers effective communication strategies, including active listening, nonverbal communication, and dealing with challenging situations.
4. Best Practices for Working with Young Refugees and Migrants: Provides guidance on assessing needs, providing access to education and employment, addressing mental health needs, and promoting social inclusion.
5. Empowerment and Participation: Encourages the participation and empowerment of young refugees and migrants in decision-making processes, promoting leadership, and developing community engagement strategies.

Training Methods and Evaluation: The training plan includes a mix of presentations, interactive activities, case studies, and group discussions to create an engaging learning environment. Participants will learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives. The curriculum also incorporates both formative and summative evaluation methods, such as pre and post-tests, surveys, and feedback forms, to measure its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Participants will reflect on their learning and evaluate their understanding at the end of each module.

Innovative Aspects and Applications: The curriculum is innovative in several ways:

• Holistic Approach: It covers a wide range of topics, recognizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to effectively support young refugees and migrants.
• Interactive and Participatory: It includes group discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises to encourage active participation and practical application of knowledge.
• Evidence-Based: The curriculum is grounded in best practices and regularly updated research, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness.
• Capacity-Building: It aims to build the capacity of youth workers and organizations, empowering them to take an active role in promoting the well-being and integration of young refugees and migrants.

The curriculum can be used in various ways, including workshops, self-directed learning, and as a resource for program development. It equips youth workers with the skills to create safe, inclusive environments, understand and advocate for the rights of young refugees and migrants, and foster social cohesion and community participation.