WISE Showcased at EARLALL’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Regions Forum

17/06/2026

On 11 June 2026, the European Association of Regional and Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning (EARLALL) celebrated its 25th anniversary in Brussels, bringing together more than 100 representatives from European regions, institutions, education and training providers, practitioners and partner organisations. The event provided a platform to reflect on the future of lifelong learning in Europe and to exchange innovative practices addressing key societal challenges.

As part of the Learning Regions Forum, the WISE project was presented to regional and local authorities working in the fields of education, skills development, employment and social inclusion. Through the exhibition stand, participants had the opportunity to learn about the Holistic Support Centre (HSC) model, developed within the WISE project to support migrant and refugee women through integrated and personalised services.

The project’s approach attracted interest from policymakers, researchers and regional stakeholders seeking effective ways to strengthen inclusion, employability and access to services for vulnerable groups. Visitors explored how the HSC model combines guidance, employment support, skills development and social services to address the multiple barriers faced by migrant and refugee women.

The event also served as an opportunity to promote the final WISE webinar, “Replicability of a Gender-Sensitive and Holistic Approach for Refugee Women Integration”, which will take place online on 22 June 2026. The webinar will focus on how gender-sensitive and holistic approaches can be adapted and transferred to different regional and local contexts, drawing on experiences from implementation sites and a good practice from the Centre-Val de Loire Region (France).

By showcasing WISE at EARLALL’s anniversary celebrations, the project reached a wide audience of regional and local authorities committed to lifelong learning, skills development and social inclusion. The event reinforced the relevance of integrated support models in addressing labour market challenges and promoting the successful integration of migrants and refugees across Europe.