EARLALL participates in the WISE Steering Committee meeting

20/04/2026

On 15 of April EARLALL took part in WISE (Supporting Ukrainian Refugee Women’s Socio-Economic Integration and Wellbeing) ESF+ project Steering Committee meeting. The meeting aimed to review recent progress on psychological support activities, upcoming exchange visit logistics in Sofia, reporting tasks, and communication activities.

A key focus was the psychological support work led by Centro PENC and International Rescue Committee (IRC) Italia teams. The project is currently offering both individual and group psychological support for Ukrainian refugee women, with group sessions held weekly in Ukrainian and co-led by an Italian psychotherapist and a Ukrainian-speaking cultural mediator. The group model, which includes 6 to 8 participants, is already showing positive early feedback and strong group dynamics.

Partners also reviewed supervision structures and local team arrangements in Rome, Milan, and Turin. There was also discussion about adapting the existing Women’s Rights group into a psychological support group after one final topic-based session, subject to supervision and further consultation.

EARLALL informed partners about the preparations for the upcoming webinars on the Holistic Support Center and the forthcoming communication plan. Content for the first two sessions is nearly finalized, with speakers and timings being confirmed for the broader series. Promotion will include newsletter distribution and LinkedIn announcements, while learning outcomes will be tracked through short surveys during the sessions.

The consortium also confirmed the exchange visit to Sofia, scheduled for 23–26 May. The agenda will include visits near the Animus Association, a safe space, and another partner location, with final logistical details still being completed.

Reporting and documentation were discussed in detail, particularly annual reporting deadlines, staff listings, and supporting materials. A significant issue raised during the meeting concerned data privacy and reporting requirements, especially around the sharing of personal data related to refugee women and other vulnerable participants.

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