REACHMIND - Refugee, Education, and Children Mental Health in Development: Empowering children, parents and teachers in promoting and protecting refugee, migrant and minority children's mental health

Implementation period: 01 January 2025 – 31 December 2026 

Donor: European Union  

Granting Authority: European Education and Culture Executive Agency 

Call: CERV-2024-CHILD 

Grant amount: EUR 705 433.58  

Consortium: 

  • International Organization for Migration (Lead) 

  • Mareena (SK) 

  • Menedék – Migránsokat Segítő Egyesület (HU) 

  • Osrodek Rozwoju Edukacji (PL) 

  • Narodni Ustav Dusevniho Zdravi (CZ) 

 

This project aims to enhance the mental health and well-being of refugee, migrant, and minority children by empowering them, their parents/caregivers, and teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to create inclusive and supportive environments. It fosters open dialogue about mental health, enabling children to express their experiences, particularly those linked to vulnerability, discrimination, or exclusion. The project also builds intercultural skills among teachers and students, promoting tolerance and respect for diversity within educational settings. By addressing xenophobia, discrimination, and bullying, it creates safer spaces where all children can thrive. 

Through targeted interventions, the project equips teachers, parents, and caregivers with practical tools to support children facing discrimination, bullying, and mental health challenges, while promoting positive habits and resilience. It encourages the exchange of best practices across borders, fostering social cohesion and inclusive societies. Key activities include participatory focus groups, tailored toolkits for different audiences, and interactive training sessions and workshops. These initiatives focus on mental health promotion, multiculturalism, social inclusion, bullying prevention, and positive parenting practices. A strength-based approach empowers children to leverage their inner resources to build resilience and well-being. 

Implemented in Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland, the project adopts a participatory approach that actively involves children and stakeholders in designing practical tools and solutions to support social inclusion and mental well-being. Another key component is an online campaign promoting mental health awareness and intercultural understanding, which extends beyond the primary implementing countries. By leveraging cross-cultural dialogue and social engagement, the project aims to create sustainable, positive mental health outcomes and inclusive environments that respect cultural diversity, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to learn and grow in supportive communities. 

 

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