Disclaimer
Theory of Change is a European project aimed at supporting the integration of migrant children into host communities, with a specific focus on language learning, critical thinking, and parental involvement in education.
The project brings together organisations working in education, migration, and social inclusion to provide practical tools for children, parents, teachers, and educators. Through dialogue, rhetorical games, and innovative educational methodologies, Theory of Change seeks to help migrant children become active and aware participants in their new social environment, while also strengthening the skills of the adults who support them.
Project objectives
promote social inclusion and intercultural understanding.
improve migrant children’s language skills;
strengthen children’s critical thinking and communication skills;
increase parents’ involvement in their children’s educational journey;
enhance the competences of teachers, educators, and youth workers;
Funding programme
AMIF – Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
Project references
Call: AMIF-2023-TF2-AG-CALL-03-EDUCATION
GA No. 101141204
The partnership
The project involves partners from Cyprus, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Sweden.
The partnership includes: CODECA (Cyprus), UCPU, Kirikù and IRC (Italy), EVROPAIKI EKFRASI and SOCIAL HACKERS (Greece), INERCIA DIGITAL (Spain), NORDIC INSTITUTE (Sweden).
Project duration:
From March 2024 to August 2026
Project actions
General activities
Theory of Change includes an initial phase of research and local data collection aimed at better understanding the difficulties migrant children and their families face in language learning and access to the school system.
In Italy, Una Casa per l’Uomo, Kirikù e IRC carried out interviews, focus groups, and surveys involving children, parents, teachers, educators, mediators, social workers, and other local stakeholders. The collected data are then compared with those gathered by the other project partners in order to build a shared European understanding of the needs and challenges involved. Based on this analysis, the project will develop and test innovative educational methodologies that can be integrated into existing school and educational practices. An online interactive platform will also be created as both an educational tool and an e-learning space focused on orientation, empowerment, critical thinking, and debate activities.
Kirikù’s role
Kirikù is a project partner and leader of the Work Package which focuses on experiential learning and the empowerment of minors and parents through social and educational activities. Within this work package, Kirikù supports language learning for minors, promotes awareness of children’s rights, and fosters their integration into the local community. At the same time, it works with parents to strengthen parenting skills, increase awareness of rights, and support their participation in community life.