XENÍA

The primary objective is to promote a culture of welcome and international solidarity through Education for Global Citizenship (ECG). Specifically, the project aims to:

• Raise awareness of the issues of human mobility, human rights and global inequalities, in line with the goals of the 2030 Agenda (MDGs 8 and 10).
• Countering stereotypes and discriminatory narratives about migration phenomena through critical thinking.
• To foster integration and intercultural dialogue within the local Chieri community.

The project targets different segments of the population in the Chierese area:

• Students: about 400 young people from secondary schools (Liceo “Monti” and Istituto “Vittone”).
• Youth (16-30 years old): involved in non-formal education activities, scout and parish groups.
• Citizenship: the local community, including households and people with migrant backgrounds, through public events and intercultural dinners.
• Teachers and Volunteers: about 30 teachers and several activists under 30 led by ASCS coordination.

Activities are developed on three levels of involvement:

1. Formal Education: workshop paths in schools using participatory methodologies such as “The Game” (role-playing game on the Balkan route) and film screenings. With the proposal for some classes to participate in ” a three-day educational visit to the French-Italian border (Oulx and Briançon) to meet the solidarity realities.
2. Non-Formal Education: organizing public events (performances, lectures), “Crossover” educational meetings with experts, and intercultural conviviality moments.

The project is based on a strong and deep-rooted partnership:

• Co-proponent: Municipality of Chieri
• Operating Partners: Tra Me Association, La Contrada Cooperative, Santa Maria della Scala Parish
• Territorial Support: Chierese Community Foundation.