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Read the TOCL Newsletter #3
TOCL (‘Translation of Cultural Language’) is a European project coordinated by Open Cultural Center. It combines culture and language learning to facilitate the inclusion of migrant and refugee communities into local communities.
Stories from Ukraine #3: Mariia
As part of the European project “Ukraine Now”, which brings attention to the situation of people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, we sat down to talk with Mariia, to hear about her journey and experiences.
New wave of asylum seekers arriving in Greece: Does the government really care about migrant people?
Last year, a total of 3,231 people lost their lives or went missing in the sea while traveling from the north of Africa to Europe, according to UNHCR. Does the Greek government really care about this data? The country hasn’t changed any measures to host asylum seekers properly. Yet it receives millions of European funds every year destined to host refugees.
Emerging Communities: from inspiration to social change
Over the last two years, Open Cultural Center has had the chance to take part in Emerging Communities, a project that aims to empower community-led initiatives to address social, political, economic, and environmental issues. Now that the project is ending, we take the opportunity to look back and reflect on the lessons learned.
Stories from Ukraine #2: Irina & Viktor
As part of the European project “Ukraine Now”, which shines a light on the situation of people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, we met up with Irina & Viktor from Donetsk to talk about their journey to Barcelona and their current situation in Catalonia.
Heatwave in Greece: How are people in Nea Kavala camp coping?
“Imagine living in a container with small windows and no air-conditioning in 40 degrees heat.” These are the words of Mohammad, currently living in Nea Kavala camp in Greece, a country that experienced its hottest July in 50 years, with temperatures rising even above 40 degrees.
CodeWomen: A key component of Victoria Parker’s successful first year in Barcelona
By Didi Svetaketu Victoria Parker has transformed her life over the course of a year and she's proud to credit the women who helped her get to where she is…
Stories from Ukraine #1 : Natalya
As part of the European project “Ukraine Now”, which brings attention to the situation of people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, we sat down to talk with Natalya from Odessa to hear about her journey and experiences.
Meet P3YMON: the artist bringing creativity to Nea Kavala
For many, painting and drawing can be a calming and soothing activity when everything around you is always changing and out of your control. In part, this is the case of 20-year-old Peyman, from Herat, Afghanistan, who is currently one of the OCC Greece volunteers living in the Nea Kavala refugee camp.
