Empowering NGOs & public institutions in helping children overcome migration traumas using creativity and favors of nature
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PROGRAMME 2021-2027
priority
1 Innovative societies
objective
1.1 Resilient economies and communities
Project type
Core Project
Implementation
January 2023 - December 2025

KidsLikeUs

In the project KidsLikeUs, educators, public authorities and NGOs explore how contact with nature and appeal to all senses can improve mental well-being of children with traumatic experiences.
Project summary

In 2022, Europe faced another significant wave of migration, reminiscent of the Mediterranean migration crisis from seven years prior. However, this new flow was unprecedented in scale, with over five million individuals fleeing Ukraine by April 20th. Among the many affected, children stand out as one of the most vulnerable groups in the migration process. These young ones not only face language barriers but also struggle with the mental health challenges brought about by such drastic changes and traumas in their environment.

The crisis extends beyond just the recent migration. Since 2020, children and adolescents worldwide have been facing the mental health repercussions of the pandemic. Experts suggest that the trauma and anxiety experienced during such tumultuous times can remain long after the initial events, such as wars or pandemics, have concluded.

Imagine a world where volunteers, educators, public institutions, and NGOs are equipped with the knowledge and tools to create "Superhero sensory gardens” swiftly. These gardens could serve as a sanctuary and a therapeutic environment for young refugees, providing them with stability and healing. But what if these gardens could also benefit people of all ages and backgrounds, fostering mental well-being across the borders?

Children represent the cornerstone of every society. They will shape the future world for generations to come. Envision a scenario where we nurture them today, ensuring they develop strong mental resilience and a sense of belonging, regardless of which European country they find themselves in. The mental health and well-being of children transcend borders, urging us all to take immediate action. By investing in their emotional and psychological health now, we not only support them but also lay the foundation for a more compassionate and inclusive future.

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Budgets

KidsLikeUs
in numbers.
  • 1.65
    Million
    Total
  • 1.09
    Million
    Erdf
  • 0.14
    Million
    Norway
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29 Benefitting organisations 1 Solution(s) in preparation 1 Solution(s) plannedfor use / upscale 3 Pilotactivities 22 Organisationsin the project

KidsLikeUs
in numbers.

  • 52.400663216.91973259178088
  • 58.40207580000000613.853389955986867
  • 61.4770151521.79163769066212
  • 55.247729324.7599714
  • 59.3254821524.561091408526856
  • 57.89448927.016201361134677
  • 59.1295611.3527

Project partners

Lead partnerPoznan University of Life Sciences
  • Town
    Poznań
  • Region
  • Country
    Poland
  • Region
    Miasto Poznań
Total partner budget
419,000.00
Association YogaYou
  • Town
    SKÖVDE
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Västra Götalands län
Total partner budget
230,000.00
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
  • Town
    Pori
  • Region
  • Country
    Finland
  • Region
    Pohjanmaa
Total partner budget
255,000.00
"Smarter step" public institution
  • Town
    Ukmerge
  • Region
  • Country
    Lithuania
  • Region
    Vilniaus apskritis
Total partner budget
130,000.00
Saue Municipality
  • Town
    Saue
  • Region
  • Country
    Estonia
  • Region
    Põhja-Eesti
Total partner budget
180,000.00
Võru County Education and Technology Centre
  • Town
    Väimela
  • Region
  • Country
    Estonia
  • Region
    Lõuna-Eesti
Total partner budget
150,000.00
Østfold University College
  • Town
    Halden
  • Region
  • Country
    Norway
  • Region
    Viken
Total partner budget
285,647.99

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    16
    December
    Workshop with children in the Tampere's Ukraine House
    Project: KidsLikeUs
    Physical Meeting
    16. December 2023
    10:00 - 11:30 (EET)
    14-15
    December
    International design workshops
    Project: KidsLikeUs
    Virtual Meeting & Physical Meeting
    14. - 15. December 2023
    12:00 - 18:00 (EET)
    04-05
    October
    Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in Riga
    Project: KidsLikeUs
    Physical Meeting
    04. - 05. October 2023
    00:00 - 23:59 (BST)

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