Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Finland - Estonia - Latvia - Sweden (Central Baltic)

Description

Description (EN):

Different statistics show that in 2014 up to 65 000 Estonians were living in Finland, a vast majority of them being work-related migrants. This type of migration from Estonia to Finland has grown rapidly in the last 5-10 years, causing a variety of social problems (especially among families where one or both parents have moved) that haven’t been properly addressed in either of the countries. According to studies these issues include social exclusion, broken families, depression etc., which in turn cause unhealthy and broken communities. This is the challenge we want to tackle. The general objective of the REGI project is to support Estonian migrant families that for work-related reasons are either divided between Estonia and Finland or that have moved to Finland. As families are cornerstones of communities we expect to build stronger and healthier communities and societies both in Finland and in Estonia. The project takes a “hands-on” approach in addressing these issues and preventing problems relating to it. Social problems will be resolved and prevented by developing supportive group activities and social networks for Estonian migrants and families in both countries and training professionals to understand the circumstances in both countries and noticing challenges the families are facing. The common challenge of divided families is viewed from perspectives of both countries and thus handled as a whole. The project’s emphasis lies heavily on preventative and community-based work. Cross-border cooperation is vital for successful execution of the project since the families of migrant workers are divided between two countries and they have to be addressed across borders. In order to get comprehensive understanding on the challenges and enhance wellbeing of Estonian migrant workers in Finland and support their families we need to involve both countries in the developmental work.

Expected Results (EN): R4.1. Communities with improvements

Expected Outputs (EN):

Main results of the REGI project are:1. improved wellbeing of Estonian people working in Finland and their families in both countries as a basis of creating stronger communities around them; 2. new and universal methods reaching and supporting target families in both countries;3. more competent support network of professionals (i.e. social workers, doctors, school personnel) with increased knowledge and understanding on the situation and needs of Estonian workers and their families both in Finland and in Estonia; 4. deeper and more comprehensive cultural and social consciousness in both countries to promote positive attitudinal change on work-migration in broader context; 5. established active and fruitful cooperation between target groups, relevant NGOs, public institutions and educational institutes promoting wellbeing and integration of Estonian families in both countries; 6. publication targeted for children and families about life of Estonian people in Finland. REGI’s emphasis is on families which by nature are the cornerstones of communities. Successful implementation and execution of project activities will improve the wellbeing of families and their members on grassroot-level, thus inevitably improving wellbeing and wholesomeness on community-level as well. Wellbeing of migrant families has direct benefits for neighborhoods since the trust and community support are increased, and for employers since their employees are more productive. Group activity and training methods developed in the project will be tested and carried out in practice already during the project and will be in full use when the project ends. The number of communities with improvements will still rise when the piloted methods and practices are disseminated and adopted throughout Estonia and Finland. While concrete in practice, the methods developed will be universal and transferable on the general level and can be used in training respective professionals.

Themes

Demographic change and immigration Social inclusion and equal opportunities

Specific Objective: More people benefiting from stronger Central Baltic communities

Thematic Objective: (10) investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructure

Investment Priority: (10 ETC) ETC specific, for cross-border cooperation: investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning by developing and implementing joint education, vocational training and training schemes

Partners

Lead Partner (EN): Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd.

Lead Partner: Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

Department: Faculty of Health and Well-being

Address: Joukahaisenkatu 3, 20520 Turku, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.turkuamk.fi

Total budget: EUR 117 717.87

ERDF budget: EUR 88 288.40

Estonian Center of Southwest Finland

Name: Varsinais-Suomen Viro-keskus ry

Address: Vanha Suurtori 3, 20500 Turku, Finland

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.viro-keskus.fi

Total budget: EUR 63 696.50

ERDF budget: EUR 47 772.38

Baltic Region Healthy Cities Association

Name: Itämeren alueen Terveet Kaupungit ry

Department: WHO Collaboration Centre for Healthy Cities and Urban Health in the Baltic region

Address: Vanha Suurtori 7, 20500 Turku, Finland

Legal status: private

Website (not verified): http://www.marebalticum.org

Total budget: EUR 15 054.35

ERDF budget: EUR 11 290.76

Tallinn University Rakvere College

Name: Tallinna Ülikooli Rakvere College

Address: Pikk 40, 44307 Rakvere, Estonia

Legal status: public

Website (not verified): http://www.tlu.ee/rakvere

Total budget: EUR 55 780.86

ERDF budget: EUR 47 413.73

Summary

Project name (EN): Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

Project acronym: REGI

Period: 2014-2020

Date of latest update: 2020-12-14

Website: http://centralbaltic.eu/

Project start date: 2015-09-01

Project end date: 2017-08-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 252 249.58

European Union funding: EUR 194 765.27

Co-financing sources: ERDF

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Books

Children's book in Estonian and English

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Book

Data source: http://database.centralbaltic.eu/results

Publication date: 2020-01-27

Languages: et, en

Attachment file: Download

Children's book in Estonian and Finnish

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Book

Data source: http://database.centralbaltic.eu/results

Publication date: 2020-01-27

Languages: et, fi

Attachment file: Download

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Estonian Center of Southwest Finland

Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

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Baltic Region Healthy Cities Association

Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

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Tallinn University Rakvere College

Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

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Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd.

Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Finland - Estonia - Latvia - Sweden (Central Baltic)

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2020-11-16

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Reacting to Growing Immigration - Strengthening social inclusion of Estonian migrant families in Finland and Estonia

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