The PUENTE Project, an innovative initiative under the Erasmus+ program focused on non-formal training and education, has reinforced its commitment to supporting Ukrainian refugees by advancing educational solutions for vulnerable adults. This announcement follows the second transnational meeting held in Rome,, hosted by the Provincia Religiosa di San Pietro Ordine Ospedaliero di San Giovanni Di Dio, known as Fatebenefratelli.
The PUENTE Project, an acronym for Protecting Ukrainians Encouraging Non-formal Training and Education, aims to enhance the competencies of adult educators specializing in working with refugees, especially those experiencing trauma and instability due to ongoing conflict. The recent meeting in Rome followed an initial gathering in Madrid, underscoring a continued effort to foster collaboration across European partners.
Representatives from the eight partner organizations participated in this crucial meeting, including Fundación Juan Ciudad and Centro San Juan de Dios de Ciempozuelos from Spain, Centro Hospitalario Benito Menni, also from Spain, Bonifraterska Fundacja Dobroczynna from Poland, Instituto São João de Deus from Portugal, Provincia Religiosa di San Pietro – Fatebenefratelli from Italy, Konventhospital Barmherzige Brüder Linz from Austria, and Hospitality Europe from Belgium.
During the meeting, these organizations came together to evaluate the project’s progress. Key accomplishments include the validation of the first draft of the Quality and Control Plan and advancements in developing the PUENTE training course. Partners also selected the project logo and discussed effective communication strategies and educational practices aimed at psychosocial inclusion.
Logo of the PUENTE Project
The meeting also featured an institutional visit and concluded with a session dedicated to identifying learning outcomes, where partners exchanged experiences and insights tailored to their respective national contexts.
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