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…
Throughout November, our team spent valuable time getting to know the individuals behind the data — the Ukrainian newcomers who will take part in the UNITE Pilot Phase. From informal meetings and personal exchanges to early mentoring conversations, we’ve had…
With great energy and motivation, we’ve officially launched the UNITE programme in the Göttingen region — and it truly feels like we’re taking off! 🎈 Our first language cafés have already taken place, bringing Ukrainian newcomers together in a welcoming…
In the early stages of the UNITE! project, we focused on one of the most important steps: listening to our participants. Through surveys and interviews, we gathered in-depth insights into the needs, experiences, and goals of Ukrainian refugees currently navigating…
We’re excited to kick off UNITE (April 2025 – August 2026) — an EU-funded initiative supporting the integration of refugees from Ukraine by creating long-term employment pathways across Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Poland. UNITE builds on proven methods and introduces:…