In today's interconnected world, it's crucial to foster understanding and trust among people from various backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. This becomes even more vital in the 21st century, where globalisation and the digital revolution have brought us closer together than ever before. We've seen how societal cohesion plays a significant role in how we respond to challenges like Covid-19.
Through our Social Cohesion strand:
- We engage with young people from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on young Ukrainians living in the EU.
- We are passionate about promoting international networking projects.
- We aim to create spaces and platforms where everyone's voice is heard, supporting local institutions that strive to build trust within their communities.
In 2021, we collaborated with the Global Exchange on Migration and Diversity, COMPAS and the University of Oxford to publish the Social Cohesion in Europe Literature Review. This report laid the foundation for our Youth Policy Dialogue in March 2022, which involved several EU countries, including Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Latvia and Lithuania. Together with the local British embassies, we brought young people and policymakers together for a three-hour hybrid event, including focus groups and plenary discussions. Participants generated valuable recommendations for action in these countries.