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WORICA

Women’s Rights and Inclusion through Collage Art

WORICA aims to enhance the soft and hard skills of vulnerable women aged 30–64 (with at least 40% having a migratory background) to strengthen their labour market and social inclusion while raising awareness of gender issues. The project uses creative upskilling and non-formal education in collage art to foster a sense of belonging, support personal development and provide skills that can be translated into labour market qualifications. Through a target-centred and collaborative approach, WORICA engages women in activities that address gender-related challenges and promote their social and economic participation.

PROJECT GOALS

  • Enhance the labour market and social inclusion of vulnerable women through creative upskilling in collage art.
  • Promote individual expression, confidence-building and a sense of belonging within local communities.
  • Raise awareness about gender issues through collaborative learning and target-centred activities.
  • Develop hard and soft skills that support employability, including digital literacy, teamwork, leadership and project management.
  • Foster intercultural understanding and support networks among participants by engaging them in collaborative artistic processes.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

  • Development of the EU Gender Equality Handbook, including national and international contexts and glossaries created by the participating women.
  • Implementation of The Learning Programme: Collage Art and Inclusion, consisting of 10 modules exploring theoretical and practical aspects of collage art.
  • Organisation of 6 national Women Empowerment Shows showcasing 65–90 individual artworks and 12 co-created pieces developed by participants.
  • Development of enhanced hard and soft skills among 65–90 vulnerable women through participation in the learning programme.

TARGET GROUP

  • Vulnerable women aged 30–64, defined by either a migratory background (first or second generation) or low skills (less than lower secondary education).
  • Women at risk of precarious employment due to low qualifications, limited access to skilled occupations and reduced job security.

Project coordinator: Folkuniversitetet (Sweden)

Project partners: ÖJAB (Austria), Brûlant·e·s (France), CEIPES (Italy), FRACTALS (Spain), SOFFA (Greece)

Project duration: November 2025 – May 2028

Project number: 2025-1-SE01-KA220-ADU-000350853