As UNITE approaches its end, one question is particularly important to us: What remains after the project? Over the past months, UNITE has given us the opportunity to try out and combine different forms of support for newcomers – individual…
How do you celebrate the end of a project that has been built around individual support, participation and learning together? For UNITE, we decided not to organise a conventional final conference. Instead, we invited participants, coaches, local organisations and other…
Finding a job is important. But the pathway towards employment often starts somewhere else. During UNITE, we accompanied Ukrainian newcomers with very different backgrounds, experiences and goals. One thing became increasingly clear: sustainable labour market integration needs more than job-search…
What does a European project like UNITE look like in practice? Over the past months, we have accompanied Ukrainian newcomers in Göttingen and the surrounding region on their individual pathways towards employment and participation. And while numbers can only tell…
One of the main goals of the UNITE project is to support displaced people from Ukraine in building a new future through sustainable employment. We are delighted to share that this goal is already becoming a reality: the first participants…
How does a radio programme actually reach its listeners? Who decides what is broadcast? And how can citizens actively participate in local media? To answer these questions, our UNITE participants visited StadtRadio Göttingen, the local community radio station, where they…
Mentoring is not only about supporting participants—it is also about supporting one another. At BUPNET, our mentors meet regularly for reflection sessions and peer exchange. These meetings provide valuable opportunities to discuss experiences, share challenges, exchange practical ideas, and continue…
The best ideas don’t stay in conference rooms—they are put into practice. Inspired by our study visit to Artscape in Vilnius, we introduced an artistic activity into our weekly UNITE Language Café. German and Ukrainian participants worked together to create…
One of the most regular and appreciated activities within our UNITE programme is the weekly Language Café, held every Tuesday in Göttingen. Week after week, participants come together with enthusiasm to practise their German in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.…
Integration also happens in simple, everyday moments. As May brought nice spring weather, our UNITE participants met for a relaxed picnic in the beautiful Schillerwiesen, one of Göttingen’s favourite green spaces where families and friends gather during the warmer months.…
One of the strengths of European cooperation is the opportunity to learn from inspiring initiatives across borders. As part of the UNITE project, two members of the BUPNET team travelled to Vilnius, Lithuania, to participate in the Third Mutual Learning…
As part of our ongoing UNITE activities, we continue to explore new ways of supporting integration beyond mentoring and coaching sessions. One important element of this approach is creating shared cultural experiences. Shortly before Easter, a group of 12 UNITE…
Over the past months, the UNITE programme in Göttingen has continued to grow and develop. Through regular mentoring sessions, language cafés, and informal learning activities, participants have been taking important steps toward strengthening their skills, confidence, and career perspectives. Working…
Over the past weeks, our UNITE participants in Germany have taken part in a variety of activities that combine language learning, cultural discovery, and career orientation. These experiences help participants strengthen their skills while getting to know their new environment…
After the initial launch of the UNITE programme in Göttingen, our activities are now fully underway. Together with our team of mentors and coaches, participants have started their journey towards greater confidence, language development, and new career perspectives. The programme…