Travel through time and across countries uncovering the hidden voices
of Europe’s migration history!
Discover VOICES, a project co-funded by the European Union that brings young people on a journey of discovery and integration across the EU.
Young participants will become part of history by engaging with migrant communities and turning their stories into real policy-making.
All while making friends, developing key communication skills, and taking part in hands-on workshops!
WHAT
Through 3 international events in Belgium, Italy, and Greece, students from 13 European countries become advocates of integration across Europe by amplifying migrants’ voices in the public eye and drafting policy recommendations, impacting real change in Europe
With the help of experts and professionals, the young changemakers conduct first-hand interviews, collect testimonies, and publish stories in My House of European History, a platform supported by the European Parliament.
Group activities, thematic workshops, and interactive lectures guide the international students through a journey of discovery and integration.
TOPICS:
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
DIGITAL SKILLS
EUROPEAN HERITAGE
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
If you are a university student living in Europe, this is your chance to make a real impact!
Keep reading!
WHO
University students from all study areas aged 18-30 living in the European Union, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, or Ukraine - and interested in integration and advocacy - are welcome to register!
Participants looking to grow up across the project and show up to the three international events for students and in the project's Multicultural Festival are invited to apply to the Youth Squads!
What are the Youth Squads?
A group of 30 young people that will participate in all 3 events for students and in the project's Multicultural Festival in Italy. Among these 30 participants, 5 will take on a very special role: Participating in the High-Level Summit with EU representatives that will impact Europe's future.
Members of the Youth Squads are the soul and motor of the project. Don’t miss this chance!
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications are open for the first event in Brussels!
The selection will be made on a rolling basis, so hurry up!
FIRST PHASE
3 international events packed with hands-on workshops, content creation sessions, and interactive presentations led by experts: Open for all university students living in the EU (country members and candidates)!
"Voices of Transition: Capturing Migration Stories and Shaping Policy in Rosarno"
| 14 - 17 JULY 2025
SECOND EVENT FOR STUDENTS:
ROSARNO, ITALY
"Echoes of Migration: Documenting Stories and Crafting Policy in Thessaloniki"
| 4 - 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
THIRD EVENT FOR STUDENTS:
THESSALONIKI, GREECE
SECOND PHASE
2 high-level international summits for policymakers and EU representatives. Where actions meet their impact!
DISSEMINATION EVENTS
Audiovisual exhibitions celebrating diversity in all its forms, held across secondary schools of the EU.
More information coming soon!
PARTNERS
EucA is a network of University Halls of Residence across 17 countries!
Based in Brussels, EucA’s ambition is to enrich the academic and professional development of students in the fields of employability, soft skills, international mobility, and responsible citizenship. At the same time, EucA enriches the development of student affairs and services professionals through networking, international opportunities, collaborations, and training.
Perrotis College, the higher education branch of the American Farm School, equips students with the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset to drive innovation and sustainability in a rapidly evolving world. Through a hands-on, research-driven approach, the college fosters leadership, critical thinking, and sustainable development across diverse industries.
Rosarno is a municipality in the south of Italy with around 15.000 inhabitants. The presence of economic migrants has evolved significantly over the past three decades, making the town one of the places with the highest incidence of immigrants relative to the population in Italy. Rosarno's past and present report the city as a community devoted to hospitality.
With the collaboration of
My House of European History is a project by the European Parliament that brings together personal testimonies across Europe and highlights citizens' stories in the 24 official EU languages. With thousands of stories from a variety of nations, languages, cultures, and periods, the platform is one of the biggest archives of oral history of the EU.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Any question?
Contact us!
For general requests and applications:
Alessia Massari,
Projects Coordinator
students@euca.eu
For communication requests and inquiries:
Laura Lorente,
Communications Officer
l.lorente@euca.eu
Project's Director:
Alessandra Arcodia,
Director for Projects and Advocacy
a.arcodia@euca.eu