Timiș
About the region
Timiș County, one of Romania’s most economically advanced regions, boasts a low unemployment rate and a vibrant commercial, industrial, and educational sector. Known for its successful multiculturalism, it hosts various ethnic groups living harmoniously. Located at Romania’s western edge, it is well-connected to national and European transport networks, making it a key destination for both national and international migration. Migrants arrive from various points, not just from the Serbian border but also from other entry points such as the Black Sea.
Our intercultural integration approach
Throughout the project, Timiș established a multi-stakeholder platform that brought together experts from various fields, including migration, social assistance, education, employment, law enforcement, border control, healthcare, humanitarian aid, research, interculturalism, and community development.
After a series of regular meetings, the platform finalized and officially adopted the “Regional Intercultural Integration Strategy for Timiș County” in April 2024. This strategy focuses on enhancing access to essential services such as healthcare, education, social assistance, and legal support for vulnerable individuals with a migration background. It also promotes targeted initiatives that empower these people, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Further details about the strategy are available in the document “Building Inclusive Societies: Regional Strategies for Intercultural Integration,” while the original version in the local language can be found on the “Get the Tool” page of the EU-Belong website.
Looking ahead
Timiș decided to continue the implementation of the established strategy with the pilot project “Timiș 4 All Festival: intercultural events for World Refugee Day 2024”. A detailed evaluation will be performed before the end of the project.
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