1. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION THE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT “LIGHT: Innovative Methods and Practices to facilitate Social Inclusion” TO THE TARGET GROUP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “SOCIAL MOBILITY MODEL –NEW LEARNING PATHWAYS TO SOCIAL INCLUSION” 04.11.2011 Antonius Brouwers and Harrie Prince Stichting Gamma Dienstverlenning The Netherlands

2. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION Introduction Quality assurance My background: Experience in strategic human resource management

3. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION European theme 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010) The European Union is one of the richest areas in the world, but still 17% of EU citizens have such limited resources that they cannot afford the basics.

4. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION We can’t allow exclusion Reasons: - socially - financially - health care - labour market - safety

5. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION Change of mentality What can Europe do for you What can you do for Europe

6. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION Active citizen Is someone who takes a role in the community or society

7. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION Project Light Bridge for people, who were excluded to be included Light at the end of the tunnel Starting point to decide to be active, in one way or another way

8. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION Products of Light Experts from several countries in Europe created: Social mobility model: Role model - Video set Group social mentoring - e-Workbook Visual workshops on non-discrimination – Training materials Guidelines for tutors on Social Mobility Model Developed products are also available on the Light project website www.socialmobility.eu

9. INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PRACTICES TO FACILITATE SOCIAL INCLUSION It’s up to you to promote social inclusion and avoid exclusion Thank you and a warm applause to the participants of the Light project