Youth4Regions Photo Competition

Next to Nea Kavala’s Accommodation Center, on the Greek mainland, a group of people dance in the night around a burning fire to celebrate Nowruz. In the Persian tradition, this day marks the beginning of a new year and solidifies the strength of the community. Too often, people on the move are prone to social marginalization due to the geographical isolation of camps. Projects like Open Cultural Center, a nonprofit organisation active next to Nea Kavala, try to cover this distance, working to foster integration and providing learning activities, transport services or employability opportunities while listening to the true needs of the people. Isn’t cultural exchange a source of growth for all of us? Isn't this sense of community more natural than mutual discrimination?

Open Cultural Center

The new Pink Line of Metro do Porto, currently under construction, will add 3 kilometres to the city’s network, further expanding a popular public transport option. In 2023, Metro do Porto saw over 79 million validations, marking its best year ever. The network has taken 12,000 cars off the roads annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 55,000 tons. Upon completion in July 2025, the Pink Line is expected to attract 8 million passengers annually and cut CO2 emissions by an additional 1,500 tons, enhancing the city’s sustainability and public transport options.

Pink Line of Metro do Porto

Litomyšl State Chateau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose repair is financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The project aims to build facilities that meet the standards of European monuments. The area is now barrier-free and accessible all year round. An information centre has been established here as well. A new exhibition dedicated to thousands of sgraffiti covering the castle courtyard awaits the visitors. The chateau is an important cultural centre, hosting the Smetana's Litomyšl music festival and theatre performances.

Litomyšl State Chateau

In the week of July 9th, 2023, the ICMPD Migration Summer School brought together 45 young individuals from Ukraine and Azerbaijan in Shabran, Azerbaijan. This event provided a unique opportunity for participants to engage with prominent migration experts from renowned European institutions like the University of Oxford and Maastricht University. The week-long, EU-funded programme began with interactive games designed to strengthen connections and offer fresh perspectives on migration. The photo captures a cap in the foreground, adorned with key themes of the event, while moments of participant interaction unfold in the background, showcasing lively teamwork and learning experiences.

ICMPD Migration Summer School