Stories of Work – Refugees as Community Entrepreneurs

Inklusio Oy is a partner in Stories of Work, an Erasmus+ project that uses storytelling and digital media to support the integration, employability, and visibility of refugees and migrants across Europe.

About the Project

Stories of Work brings together partners from Finland and Belgium to explore how personal stories can become powerful tools for learning, confidence-building, and employment pathways.

Through workshops, podcasts, and digital content, the project supports refugees and migrants in sharing their journeys, skills, and ambitions.

  • Duration: February 2026 – July 2027

  • Programme: Erasmus+ KA210 – Adult Education

  • Total Budget: €60,000

What We Aim to Achieve

  • Strengthen communication, digital, and employability skills

  • Support refugees in sharing their stories with confidence

  • Promote inclusion and diversity through real-life narratives

  • Connect storytelling with career guidance and entrepreneurship

  • Develop a replicable storytelling methodology for adult education

The project places migrant voices at the centre, helping to challenge stereotypes and build understanding in local communities.

Inklusio’s Role

Inklusio Oy leads the digital and creative storytelling dimension of the project.

We contribute by:

  • Designing and delivering storytelling workshops in Finland

  • Supporting participants in:

    • scriptwriting

    • digital storytelling

    • confidence-building

  • Recording podcast episodes during the international training in Brussels

  • Contributing to the Storytelling Toolkit with:

    • media guidelines

    • digital dissemination strategies

  • Supporting the final webinar and European dissemination

Our expertise in podcasting, video, and social media ensures that participants’ stories reach wide and diverse audiences.

Key Activities

Local Storytelling Workshops

  • 15 workshops across partner countries

  • 75+ participants

  • Focus on storytelling, communication, and digital skills

Podcasts & International Training (LTTA – Brussels)

  • 6 podcast episodes produced

  • Hands-on training in recording and editing

  • Intercultural exchange between participants

Joint Webinar

  • Presentation of results and stories

  • Launch of the Storytelling Toolkit

  • Engagement with educators, employers, and stakeholders

Who Benefits

  • Refugees and migrants seeking skills, confidence, and visibility

  • Educators and trainers developing innovative teaching methods

  • Employers and stakeholders gaining insight into migrant talent

  • Communities engaging with real stories of resilience and entrepreneurship

Expected Impact

  • 75+ participants trained in storytelling and digital skills

  • 6 professional podcast episodes shared across platforms

  • A Storytelling Toolkit used by educators across Europe

  • Increased visibility and recognition of migrant experiences

The project creates a practical and scalable model for combining storytelling, digital media, and employability in adult education.

Partnership

  • Volkshochschule Bildungsinstitut (Belgium – Coordinator)

  • Inklusio Oy (Finland)

  • Zone Femmes AISBL (Belgium)

Our Approach

At Inklusio, we believe that stories are a powerful tool for change.

Stories of Work transforms personal experiences into:

  • learning opportunities

  • digital content

  • pathways to employment and entrepreneurship

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