Voices From Migrations Launches in Brussels

From 11 to 14 May 2025, Brussels transformed into a hub of storytelling, policy innovation, and intercultural dialogue as VOICES From Migrations officially launched its first event.

Co-funded by the European Union and organized in collaboration with Perrotis College (Greece) and the Municipality of Rosarno (Italy), the event brought together

students from more than 13 European countries and individuals with lived migration experiences in a bold effort to reframe the migration narrative in Europe.

Over four days, students became journalists, filmmakers, and policy advocates. They conducted in-depth interviews with people whose migration journeys reveal strength, compassion, and bravery. Using the tools of storytelling and journalistic inquiry, participants conducted interviews, filmed and edited powerful personal stories, each one a testimony of resilience. 

Workshops led by My House of European History provided hands-on training in video production, interviewing techniques, and narrative building. These sessions not only taught technical skills but also emphasized ethical aspects, empathy, and representation.

“I have learned to actively listen and empathize, I also got to see how this experience can shape important narratives.” C.V.M, Germany

The young participants didn’t stop there. Working in teams, they translated the stories they heard into policy recommendations aimed at promoting inclusion, protecting rights, and amplifying migrant voices in European policymaking. With remarkable dedication, students merged real human stories with bold, actionable proposals, proving themselves as true changemakers.

“It was really interesting combining all of our knowledge to understand each other better.” B.G, Greece 

Key voices enriched the event with valuable perspectives on European unity, identity, and collaboration. Peppino de Rosa from Associazione Calabresi in Europa, Giulio Groppi from Associazione Giuliani nel Mondo - Brussels Branch, writer Fébronie Tsassis, and Mariam Jawad from the European Institute of Arab Culture each offered insights that highlighted the importance of a more inclusive and connected Europe. 

The initiative was hosted and supported by Regione Lombardia Delegation in Brussels and the European Institute of Arab Culture, places of significance in light of the project’s objectives importance of the project’s objectives. 

As the first stop of a larger journey, VOICES From Migrations has set the tone for a project that’s not only about migration, but also transformation, active citizenship, and belonging.

Next destination: Rosarno, Italy, on 14-17 July, where the dialogue deepens and new stories will spark new change!

Learn more about VOICES From Migrations here.