Empowering Migrants: SSAW's Project for Linguistic and Digital Inclusion in Milan
The Support Survivors of African War (SSAW) organization spearheads the “Linguistic and Digital Inclusion for Migrants: Learning, Growing, Connecting” project, aimed at empowering migrants in Lombardy and Milan. This multifaceted initiative offers tailored language and digital courses, including English, Italian, Arabic, and computer literacy. Collaborative efforts with industry partners ensure practical learning, while robust technological support and individual counseling foster accessibility and personal growth. Cultural events and networking opportunities further promote integration. Continuous evaluation and long-term funding strategies underscore SSAW’s commitment to migrant empowerment and community integration. This project epitomizes SSAW’s mission to support African war survivors and facilitate their journey towards a new life in Italy.
The LDTC Project aimed to provide language and digital skills training over a seven-month period.
The program included English and Italian language courses (20 hours each, over 8 weeks) and a basic digital skills course (12 hours over 3 weeks). A total of 30 participants enrolled in the language courses and 22 in the digital course, though attendance was impacted by gender-related challenges—women faced difficulties due to family responsibilities.
Despite these challenges, the project successfully concluded in September and was considered a major achievement, fostering a positive learning environment, improving job and study opportunities, and generating significant interest.
Key challenges included limited lesson hours, lower female participation, and balancing in-person and online learning. The initiative demonstrated the potential for future expansion, reinforcing SSAW’s commitment to education and empowerment.
