We are happy to share highlights from our second transnational partner meeting held on September 24-25, 2025, in the charming city of Lille, France. Hosted by our partners at GrDr, whose excellent organisation and warm hospitality made this event truly memorable, the meeting was a great success in advancing the Participa City project’s objectives.
Huge THANK YOU to GrDr!
A key focus of the meeting was the collaborative development of new engaging scenarios for our European Participa City Game. Partners shared rich insights and diverse ideas to design scenarios that reflect real challenges of discrimination and exclusion faced by ethnic and cultural minorities across Europe. This collaborative process was enriched by exploring intersectional perspectives, aiming to produce emotionally resonant and educational role-play experiences that encourage empathy and understanding among players.
Another major highlight was the presentation of findings from our latest transnational context analysis report. The report paints a comprehensive picture of systemic discrimination patterns affecting groups such as Roma communities, people of African descent, Muslims, migrants and refugees. It reveals how discrimination manifests structurally in education, housing, employment, public services, and justice sectors across partner countries. These evidence-based insights provide a critical foundation for tailoring training materials and game content to address real-life issues effectively.
Throughout the two days, lively discussions and group workshops ensured partners aligned on the next steps, including finalising scenario development, designing accompanying training resources, and preparing for a two-step training course for trainers and decision makers.
We extend our thanks once again to GrDr for hosting and to all partners for their work.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this important journey to create a more inclusive society through Participa City!