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With the help of the #EUfunded project Taalbubbels+, Fatima, a migrant mother, is improving her Dutch language skills and integrating better in her community.   Fatima is one of many migrant mothers who received help from this project. Taalbubbels+ has helped integrate over 126 mothers with young children in Flanders, Belgium. The project worked with small groups of mothers with children under three years old, offering them language classes & guidance on childcare & parenting.   Taalbubbels+ is part of the atlas, integratie en inburgering Antwerpen, a Dutch-language training center, and was co-funded by the #AMIF Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014 – 2020.   Find out more ➡ https://europa.eu/!Np8FdY #MigrationEU

In Gorinchem, two vocational schools are empowering students with real-world skills, thanks to support from the ESF+. From cultivating a greenhouse to gaining industry certifications, these young people are building a path to independence and brighter futures. The ESF+ funding has not only supported the schools' programmes but also helped them cover essential costs, from maintaining equipment to providing materials for welding lessons. This has enabled the schools to provide high-quality education and training to their students. More on the story below ↓ https://europa.eu/!yTfCt6 #EUFunds

European seas, particularly the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Mediterranean, are home to a significant number of dumped explosive and chemical munitions from World War I and II, as well as the Cold War era. Two new projects have just been launched to enhance knowledge, capability and capacity to mitigate the threats from dumped munitions to Europe’s seas. The projects are: 💣 MMinE-SwEEPER project (Marine Munition in Europe - Solutions with Economic and Ecological Profits for Efficient Remediation), funded under #HorizonEU and managed by European Research Executive Agency (REA). 💣 MUNI-RISK project (Risk assessment of sea-dumped munitions in the Baltic Sea) funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (#EU #EMFAF) and managed by CINEA. The two projects will collaborate on sharing information and best practices to take efforts to deal with marine munitions in Europe to a next level. Vincent Favrel Giulia Carboni Julia Beile Anja Detant GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Aarhus University Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee SHOM Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche SeaTerra Geophysics & EOD Services north.io GmbH IQUA ROBOTICS Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt - FFI Landeskriminalamt Schleswig-Holstein HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission JPI Oceans Bornholms Regionskommune Council of the Baltic Sea States

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬: €𝟑.𝟓𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲   Could you conceive, design and run a year-long media campaign raising awareness of the impact of the EU’s Cohesion Policy? The European Commission has unveiled its 8th call for proposals aimed at supporting media activities focused on Cohesion Policy.   Backed by a total budget of €3.5 million, this initiative invites media outlets, universities, communication agencies, and both private and public entities to submit their proposals for producing and publishing editorially independent content on the subject.   Selected projects will receive grants covering 80% of their costs, with funding of up to €200,000 available for each beneficiary.   Over the past seven years almost EUR 40 million in financing has been granted to 188 media organisations and other entities through this call. The projects financed include press articles, videos, physical and online events, radio coverage, TV shows, social media, apps, and other creative communication projects.   Applications should be made through the funding portal before the deadline of 07 January 2025, 17:00 CET. https://lnkd.in/ekFUEVVG

Calling for experts! Be part of a diverse and dynamic expert community working towards Europe's climate action goals. CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency is searching for top technical, greenhouse gas emission and financing experts, along with skilled rapporteurs, to help evaluate ground-breaking net-zero project proposals received under the Innovation Fund. 🔹 Why Join? - Collaborate with a dynamic and diverse expert community - Exchange knowledge with specialists from a variety of fields - Contribute to innovative projects with real-world impact Be part of an EU expert network! All ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!RTnFrw   #InnovationFund, #NetZero, #ClimateAction #CINEAExperts Paloma Aba Garrote Roman Doubrava Kurt Vandenberghe EU Environment and Climate

Exploring Truth & Impact A Conversation That Resonates Beyond Journalism Recently, the Megalizzi-Niedzielski prize finalists and winners gathered to discuss their work on impactful storytelling across Europe. These young journalists’ dedication to portraying the truth of local communities while highlighting the European Union’s initiatives is inspiring. Their approach offers valuable lessons for us all—not just in media, but in all fields. What can we learn? 💡 Transparency Builds Trust: Whether designing spaces or reporting news, transparency in our work connects us with our audience and strengthens credibility. 💡 Stories Over Statistics: Facts matter, but so does storytelling. Narratives rooted in real people’s lives make information memorable and impactful. 💡 Community-Centric Approach: The EU’s initiatives become meaningful when they resonate with citizens’ daily lives, just as impactful interior spaces prioritize clients’ true needs. Looking to the future, the three passionate winners envision themselves as champions of ethical journalism, dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and promoting the truth. They aim to foster dialogue on complex topics like climate change, migration, and social justice, creating a media landscape where informed citizens drive positive change. Their vision is ambitious and deeply needed—a commitment to upholding integrity and trust in journalism as they forge connections between communities and policy, helping shape a better Europe for all. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners for their hard work and passion! Their mission of bringing truth to light in today’s world is one we can all support and learn from. Can we make impact-driven work the standard, not the exception? Read more: https://lnkd.in/enmKadrJ #Youth4Regions #journalism

Early cancer screenings in rural health clinics, training for comic book writers, or opening new transport routes. These are just a few of the successful businesses supported by Pilot project for business mobility between Belgium and Senegal (PEM-WECCO) that has been connecting Senegalese and Belgian entrepreneurs since 2021. ➡ In total, the project fostered 29 partnerships between Senegalese and Belgian companies, with 60 more under negotiation, contributing to the development of a sustainable Belgo-Senegalese economic partnership. 🔎 PEM-WECCO has received over EUR 2,6 million in #EUfunding from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The project spans a variety of sectors, from agriculture & education to technology & biomedicine. 🔗 Learn more about the project and its impact: https://lnkd.in/ePR4R7rg #MigrationEU

New competition for journalism students! Take the chance to win one of 5️⃣ photo cameras To participate: ✔️ you must be a student in journalism in the EU🇪🇺 and ✔️ have completed the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) https://lnkd.in/ePqipMzf on the EU and Cohesion Policy by 25 December 2024. The course was designed in partnership with 27 universities and is available in all EU languages. The 14 modules, covering a semester’s worth of content, dive into EU institutions, the impact of Cohesion Policy, EU and cross-border reporting, and innovative digital methods, featuring real-world examples from all 27 EU Member Countries. 1,400 students have already enrolled, enhancing their journalism expertise. How to enter the competition ? 👉 After completing the course, send your certificate to regio-press@ec.europa.eu to enter the draw. 5️⃣ lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive a photo camera — a valuable tool to kickstart your reporting career or hobby! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to sharpen your journalism skills and potentially win a prize!

Can digital technology help bring communities together? How does ocean deoxygenation impact climate change? Can we make concrete infrastructure both eco-efficient and durable? These are just some of the questions that new ERC Synergy Grant funding will allow researchers to explore! Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling them to combine their expertise, knowledge and resources to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. This funding is part of the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Find out more about the 2024 competition 👉 europa.eu/!bmpNW9 Interested in applying for this type of funding? Info 👉 a.eu/!xCrPTh #EUfunded #HorizonEurope #FrontierResearch #ERCSyG EU Science, Research and Innovation

🗻 Building a Smarter Future for Alpine Regions Rural and mountain areas often face depopulation and economic stagnation due to a lack of digital infrastructure. The SmartCommUnity project, led by the University of Ljubljana and co-financed 🇪🇺 by the EU (Interreg Alpine Space 2021-2027), is set to reverse this trend by bringing innovative digital solutions to Alpine communities, making them more attractive for both living and working. Through close collaboration with the European Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP), the project aims to build the capacity of Alpine areas, providing them with the digital tools and 👩🏫 skills they need for a smart transition. These tools will help local communities develop sustainable and resilient solutions, with an emphasis on community involvement and sustainability, aligning with the 🌱 New European Bauhaus initiative. SmartCommUnity pioneers innovative solutions, such as gamification and civic tech, to foster local engagement and 🙋♂️networking. By showcasing the success of these efforts, the project hopes to inspire other Alpine areas to adopt a smarter, greener approach and encourage policymakers at all levels to embrace the vision of a forward-looking Alpine community. #NewEuropeanBauhaus #EUinMyRegion #Interreg 📷 ©️ SmartCommUnity, 2024. Content licensed to the European Union.