FOCUS: A research project on integration
How to live well together
FOCUS in a nutshell
FOCUS is an EU funded research project running from January 2019 to June 2022, led by the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support hosted by the Danish Red Cross with partners from nine countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark France, Germany, Ireland, Jordan and the United Kingdom).
It aims to make an impact on both research and practice by understanding and improving the dynamics of integration in Jordan, Croatia, Germany and Sweden. A special emphasis is put on identifying and capitalising on the psychological and social factors that support integration and really help us to live well together.
Therefore, FOCUS
- Maps integration policies and practices and carry out major field studies at four research sites;
- Identifies and pilots innovative practices for social and labour market integration and pilot-tests;
- Engages with policy makers to provide guidance on policy development and programme design.
The MAX Diversity Film Festival offers amateur and professional filmmakers a possibility to change the narratives around #migration. Deadline for submissions: Deadline 20.08. Online Summer Lecture Series 2021: "Predicting the long-term effects of Covid-19 pandemic - recommendation to strengthen mental health system" (19 July - 4 August). We have decided to delete our tweet from earlier today regarding our survey on dynamic integration as we have been made aware of the fact that it is not fully GDPR-compliant. 🗣️CALL FOR EVIDENCE Proud to have FOCUS researcher Nahikari Irastorza from @MalmoMigration chairing two sessions at @IMISCOE Conference today! After this inspiring keynote by Prof. Jaan Valsiner — "all of us being migrants is what keeps our society alive" — we wish all presenters and participants of the #IMISCOE2021 conference a good start into the first round of sessions. Two research papers were accepted for the 18th IMISCOE Annual Conference online. This year's motto: "Crossing borders, connecting cultures" (7-9 July). #ThrowbackThursday: You missed our forum on co-creative and participatory approaches to dynamic #integration in February? No problem – we have summarised the main insights for you. New FOCUS research paper: "The economic impact of Syrian #refugees in Sweden". Webinar "Investing in refugee networks to strengthen complementary pathways". June 29, 13:00 CET, Registration: . Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Zooming in on migration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A number of EU-funded Horizon 2020 research and innovation projects focus on migration and asylum, issues which remain at the top of the agenda for Eu... us02web.zoom.us Last chance to register for the FOCUS Forum II (TODAY): "Mental health & #psychosocial support in dynamic #integration". Living Well Together Forum II Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in dynamic integration lnkd.in Today's #WorldRefugeeDay 2021 focuses on FOCUS will be represented at this online event (in German) on 22-23 June: https://t.co/3DEQGNFLm6 Reminder for FOCUS Forum II: "Mental health & #psychosocial support in dynamic #integration". Living Well Together Forum II Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in dynamic integration lnkd.in
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We take GDPR very seriously and will launch an improved and fully compliant survey after the summer.
📌 On 9th July at ⌚️12.30pm @ReSOMA_EU & @IMISCOE will host a Twitter Chat on Anti-racism.
If you want to contribute to the dialogue with your evidence and influence the #European #Migration Agenda, join us by using the hashtag 👇#AntiracismIMISCOE
https://t.co/y390miiqJn
Summary brief: https://t.co/2yW5sxFRMH.
Podcast: https://t.co/eO5l6IlagT.
This report by Haodong Qi from FOCUS partner @MalmoUniversity analyses the economic impact of forced #migration on the host country by the example of Syrian refugees in Sweden: https://t.co/Xlx9X5jmYL
@BICC_Bonn @GIGA_Institute @MAGYC_H2020
All webinars will be livestreamed via YouTube and recorded: https://t.co/AeGxksuJ3h.
📅 21.06., 15h CEST
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If you missed Forum I, listen to podcast #1: https://t.co/YvRhiialTe
the power of #inclusion. This is exactly what FOCUS is all about: https://t.co/DiDk1WbOGP. Together #withrefugees
Sign up (it's free): https://t.co/21wDLziZco!
📅 21.06., 15h CEST
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There will be another podcast episode for this online event. If you missed Forum I, listen to podcast #1: https://t.co/YvRhiialTe
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Do you share our interest in fostering integration with a strong focus on agency and inter-group relations, and on emotional and social capability? Sign up to the FOCUS community to receive updates on project results and activities and get involved!
