11-10-2017

The first meeting of EU project EUCIDIN took place

Daugavpils City Council in cooperation with Korydalla municipality in Greece (lead partner) implements project „EU city digital strategies for immigrants integration” EUCIDIN within the framework of  European Union Programme “Europe for Citizens”, 2^nd activity “Democratic engagement and civic participation”. The project involves 15 partners from 8 countries – Italy, Rumania, Belgium, Latvia, Poland, Cyprus and Bulgaria. The goal of the project is to enable recognition of asylum seekers and migrants, to promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, as well as to increase availability of city services to all citizens.

From 27^th till 29^th of September a kick-off meeting was held within the framework of the present project in Korydalla, Greece, where Daugavpils City Council participated as well. Project partners had an opportunity to visit Eleonas Refugee Camp in order to become acquainted with their living conditions, offered help and opportunities to refugees, as well as to meet officials who work with reception and integration of refugees. Representatives of Korydalla and Athens talked about their experience in immigrants’ integration from the point of view of municipality. There was a Skype conference call organized with representative of UNICEF in Athens with an opportunity to discuss on topical questions for project partners. During the international meeting, project’s aims, objectives and expected results, as well as future activities were discussed. 

Project partners came to the conclusion that civic participation, cooperation and integration of immigrants is topical for all countries and cities that participate in the project. During the implementation of EUCIDIN project, involved cities will promote international cooperation and dissemination, as well as will encourage citizens’ understanding of opportunities and advantages provided by EU.

Project is financed by European Union programme “Europe for Citizens”. Term of implementation: 10.07.2017.- 31.05.2019.

Information prepared by J.Ūzuliņa