On 18–19 November 2025, ALDA organised a two-day workshop in Rome within the framework of the AMIL – Alliance Multi-Stakeholder for Migrants Integration and Labour – project.
AMIL aims to advance the sustainable inclusion of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) in the labour market by expanding and reinforcing the MEIC (Migrants Economic Integration Cluster) model. It promotes coordinated action among local socio-economic actors. As a result, migrant people benefit from increased employability and improved socio-economic integration.
The workshop also contributed to the development of the AMIL Community of Interest (CoI) — a European network coordinated by ALDA that brings together local authorities, NGOs, employers, training providers and migrant-led organisations. The CoI promotes shared learning, strengthens cooperation, and supports the scaling of MEIC practices across Europe.
Following opening presentations from ALDA and CIES – Center for Information and Development Education, including an introduction to the MEIC methodology by Marjan Schalchian, participants engaged in five thematic sessions. Lapo Vannini (CIES Onlus) led an experiential session on language learning and the recognition of skills, emphasising the importance of trust-building and expressive pedagogy. Raisa Labaran (Brescia Municipality) explored welfare and healthcare access through practical exercises and a case study, shedding light on administrative barriers.
In the session on hostile attitude and discrimination, Samar Zughool (Povod Institute) involved participants in activities addressing interpersonal, structural, institutional and indirect discrimination.
Day two continued with Nick van der Steenhoven (Boat Refugee Foundation), who guided participants through the development of advocacy strategies. Pilar Ripollés (Asociación Mundus) followed presenting a successful practice involving textile-sector social enterprises that empower migrant women.
The workshop reinforced the MEIC model’s value and strengthened collaboration within the CoI network, enabling more effective and inclusive approaches to labour market integration across Europe.
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