Personal Journal 5
December 12, 2016
Personal Journal 6
December 14, 2016
Personal Journal 5
December 12, 2016
Personal Journal 6
December 14, 2016

Personal Journal 4

Day 1: Registration + Understanding the Migration Issues of Southern EU Countries 

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

I expect and hope to gain a better understanding of the many different issues that southern EU countries are facing in terms of migrants that are coming over to southern EU countries and hopefully ways we can better deal with these issues.

I also expect to network and make new friends.

 would like to know the differences of issues in different south Europe countries.

   AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

My expectations were met. I am very pleased with the selection of participants.

Enjoyed a healthy dispute regarding stereotyping migrants.

Good topic to open the training.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

It was a bit difficult to concentrate and long presentation requiring interpreter.

Claudia’s presentation was posponed due to the time limits.

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Participants & Alessandra talking very openly about the issues as well as expressing their own ideas and thoughts

Day 2: FULL DAY VISIT to Riace with Mayor DOMENICO LUCANO

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

I expect to see first-hand the positive contribution that migrants have had on a city that was abandoned by people and hopefully to meet some of these people and also local residents and to see what their opinion is.

I expect that major will have some time to talk to us as it would be good to understand his values and inspiration sources of the ideas he implement.

   AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

It was great to meet locals, to observe migrant communities engaged in crafts and arts.

Very positive to hear locals being supportive to mayor is ideas.

We had a good discussion in a hotel with Claudia.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

The day overall went well.

It is pretty that we didn’t have a chance to ask questions (after mayor is talk).

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Enjoyed having a chance to see old deserted village turning to a beautiful place with multi-cultural community.

Having an opportunity to see the beach on the way to hotel.

Thanks to Domenico!

 Day 3: History of Immigration in Southern Europe and Perceptions

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

It would be enlightening to see the history of migration to southern Europe it would also be very interesting to see if migration is an old issue in southern Europe and not just a recent issue.

It would also be interesting to see the perception of people before and their attitudes towards migrants and to cross reference that against our time.

Data

Attitude towards migrants

I am hoping to enjoy the visit to TROPEA.

    AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Was good to compare recent migration data (Spain, Italy, Greece, UK).

The members dropped in Spain. It is also in Italy. We are aware about the situation in the UK.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

TROPEA visit was very relaxing and pleasant. Beautiful place to know!

Claudia’s workshop led to discussion again which was very useful. We all agreed that attitudes forwards migrants migrants are negative. Always has been.

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Discussion on a train, when we can have attitudes in each of our native countries.

Tropea visit!

 Day 4:  How are different cultures and religions accommodated in Europe?

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

Would be good to hear what is available to the migrants in terms of support who has mental issues.

I hope to gain a better understanding on how religions and cultures are accommodated in Europe and to see how they could be better accommodated and to see where we are succeeding and failing with respect to this topic.

I would like to understand the prevention of radicalisation ways.

I am looking forward to discussion with imam.

   AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Great and very informative Tolani’s presentation.

Was good to build awareness and organisations working with refugees & migrants.

I understand the issues different nations might face and mental wealth figures.

He was useful to listen to the imam description and how Muslims feel in Italy, however there were many points in discussion that with any full respects to Christianity I may not be able to agree with.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Very useful topics have been explored so all went well.

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Tolani’s presentation & engagement with group.

I am happy to have a better picture of how muslims feel in Italy.

Day 5: Migrant Pathway Options (2) + Afternoon visit to a local “centro di accoglienza”

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

Would you like to know what has been done to develop better integration modules.

What are migrants pathways options

Interested to see local caritas center and what services they provide.

   AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Great interactive workshop led by Alessandra and what is identity, what is culture

Visited a house where young asylum seekers are hosted. Pleasant experience and very positive thoughts about the people donating the places like this.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Due to time limit we were not able to visit caritas center.

Did we miss something useful?

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Creative and interactive part of the workshop.

Visiting young asylum seekers.

 

 Day 6:  Workshop at a migrant centre in Reggio Calabria – FULL day visit padre MIOLI

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

Get a grip of how supporting organisations cope with the numbers of migrants, what services they provide, what are the customers group and their expectations.

Interested to see the first point of reception.

   AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Was very impressed by work of the charity created by catholic community.

Incredibly passionate people doing superb job.

Very welcoming, greeting of us. Great opportunity to see the reception spot and understand what are the emotional state of those who reach the cork.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Was satisfied with all day activities. Great lunch!

Opportunity to as provided to engage with charitable community.

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Our welcoming. Showing different places where migrants receive support.

 

Day 7:  The importance of promoting European values and tackle social exclusion

   BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THIS SESSION

Would like to know the methods to tackle social inclusion.

How European values are actually promoted.

Why southern Europe is called a pathway.

   AFTER THE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

What a great way to end up training with two brilliant people.

Learnt a lot.

Perfect summary of all info we received throughout the training.

   SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

All went well!

   WHAT DID YOU LIKE THE MOST

Ivan speech perfect presenter, engaged with audience, answered all questions, prefect examples provided.

THANK YOU FOR THE BEST FAREWELL DINNER!

Good all were (Alessandra, Ivan, Domenico etc) invited!

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