As the UNITE project comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on what we have achieved together! In our third and final newsletter, we share the results of our cooperation across Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Poland: 106 participants supported,…
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…
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 UNITE support Ukrainian refugees on their journey towards employment? In the second edition of our project newsletter, we share insights into mentoring activities across the four partner countries, exchanges between mentors, and cooperation with local stakeholders. We also…
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.…
Many migrant women invest considerable time and effort in learning the language of their host country. They attend courses, complete exercises, pass exams and gradually build their language skills. Yet despite these achievements, everyday situations can still feel challenging. Why…
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.…
Independence means different things to different people. For some, it means finding a job. For others, it means understanding official documents, managing finances or confidently speaking with a doctor. Sometimes, independence is simply being able to handle everyday situations without…
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…
When people think about integration, language learning is often the first thing that comes to mind. And indeed, language is essential. It enables communication, access to information and participation in everyday life. But is language alone enough? Many migrant women…
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…