The closing conference will mark the culmination of the TraFaDy network, bringing together researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and transnational families. It will present key findings from the six Working Groups, share policy and practice recommendations, and foster dialogue across disciplines and sectors. The event will strengthen the European community of practice on TNF and ensure […]
In this meeting, we will share and discuss the main findings and results of the two transversal activities that have been carried out. Main topics of the meeting will be the work on a framework for Professionals and Storytelling. Furthermore, we will also discuss future directions, such as other collaborations beyond the Action. The meeting
This will be a follow up session in whcih the members of the Working Grooups will contiue developping ethical guidelines for reflecting on different vulnerabilities in migration research. Based on the general aspects developed in the first session, in the second session the group will reflect on more specific migrant groups where different vulnerabilities intersect,
The WG members will jointly discuss the draft publication that has been developed by Subgroup 3 during the Action, in order to exchange ideas and suggestions for its final version. Through this process, the members will reflect on the methodology used, foster capacity-building among colleagues, and highlight key aspects emerging from the publication that can
The findings of WG 2’s Subgroup 2 will be discussed by the Working Group meeting. The draft publication that has been developed by the Subgroup during the Action will serve as base. Ideas and suggestions for its final version will be discussed. Through this process, the members of Subgroup 2 will reflect on themethodology used,
In this meeting, we will share and discuss the publication developed by Subgroup 1 during the Action, in order to exchange ideas and suggestions for its final version. Through this process, the members of Subgroup 1 will reflect on the methodology used, foster capacity-building among colleagues, and highlight keyaspects emerging from the publication that can
In this joint session the members of three working groups will discuss and analyse the collected material from scientific papers on ethical challenges that researchers face when working with migrant children and youth such as: dealing with language diversity, dealing with the support of translators in the field, choosing the location of the interview, developing
This was the second meeting on the development of a framework that is intended for professionals working in psycho-social services, health, and education. It will be based on the publications and outcomes we have been developing in the subgroups.
On 26 March 25, WG2 and WG5 gathered for an important discussion on ethics in research with children. The session provided a platform for sharing knowledge on best practices, challenges, and ethical guidelines for conducting research involving children, particularly within the scope of migration and displacement. TraFaDy members can check the WG2 Teams channel where
On April 10, WG2 hosted an interactive Storytelling Workshop, where participants explored the power of storytelling as a tool for communication in migration research. The workshop facilitated creative approaches to documenting and sharing the lived experiences of migrants and refugees. The session was an exciting blend of theory and practice, fostering deeper engagement with the
On Friday, 21.03.2025, the WG2 had a productive meeting to discuss the development of the framework for professionals in the social field. This session brought together experts to address key challenges and opportunities in professional practices related to migration and transnational families. The feedback and insights shared will be instrumental in shaping the future direction
All Working Groups continued their work throughout 2024 by meeting several times, online and in-person. The final hybrid meeting was the General Meeting, which took place from 25-27 November in Vilnius, Lithuania. During the General Meeting several meetings took place: Core Group, Communications Group and, most important, all Working Groups, which met at least twice
About 35 members of WG2 and some other interested participants gathered together in Berlin for a two-days meeting. The conference on transnational families and care, held on 17 October, gathered international scholars, practitioners, policy-makers and representatives from non-governmental organizations to discuss current issues related to intergenerational care across borders. It was co-hosted by TraFaDy, the
The summer school “Transnational childhoods in Europe” organised by the WG2 in collaboration with IOM at Odisee Campus Schaarbeek, gathered students, professionals, researchers and stakeholders for nine days of intense exchanges. Participants came from Albania, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Romania and Switzerland. The multiple formats of the presentations
