Actions taken:
This report provides a brief overview of the activities and developments of projektXchange and crosstalk between the years 2020 and 2023. The analysis includes the number of workshops held, the number of participants as well as special circumstances and focal points that characterised the projects during this period.
projektXchange:
Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 318 projektXchange workshops were held, in which a total of 7,524 participants took part.
– Total number of workshops: 318
– Total number of participants: 7,524
Effects of the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic led to a reduction in the number of physical workshops. In 2020 and 2021, most of the workshops were held online in order to maintain the educational programmes despite the restrictions.
Focus on Ukrainian children
Due to the war in Ukraine, a special focus was placed on programmes for Ukrainian children. In collaboration with the Pedagogical University in Baden, a total of over 30 workshops were offered in summer 2022 and 2023. These workshops offered Ukrainian children the opportunity to have creative and meaningful experiences in the fields of science, art and sport together with Austrian children.
crosstalk
A total of 393 workshops were held in the crosstalk project for adults between 2020 and 2023. During this time, 6,298 people were registered, whereby significantly more people were reached than could be registered.
– Total number of workshops: 393
– Total number of registered participants: 6,298
Effects of the coronavirus pandemic
During the coronavirus years, workshops were mainly held online. Special native-language programmes on the topic of Covid and health were offered in Somali, Farsi/Dari and Arabic. These programmes were accepted worldwide and proved to be very successful.
Development of the “Somali Health Club”
The “Somali Health Club” developed from an information event on the topic of health and Covid. This club now has over 5,000 participants from all over the world and offers a platform for health information and dialogue.
Conclusion
Between 2020 and 2023, the projektXchange and crosstalk projects made significant progress despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. A total of 318 projektXchange workshops with 7,524 participants and 393 crosstalk workshops with 6,298 registered participants were held. Both projects have successfully implemented online formats and provided special support for affected groups. The cooperation with the University of Education in Baden and the development of the “Somali Health Club” are examples of the innovative strength and adaptability of the projects.
