The Project Ponte began a committed group to support the inclusion of young refugees in Portuguese society through extracurricular activities and shared events. In the course of this process, we have identified other areas in which the youngsters’ needs are not being adequately met and in which we focus our project.
Our team has training and professional experience in several areas of education, as well as direct work experience with young refugees over the last two years, covering the design and development of extra-curricular activities and in volunteer management.
We are passionate about migration and human rights issues and in constant search of innovative and effective ways to develop our knowledge and practices.
Franziska Mai
Degree in sociology and education sciences in Germany.
– Experience as an educator, pedagogical project manager and language teacher in several countries.
– Focused on social justice and
human rights. Member of the collective HuBB – Humans Before Borders, where met Ana and Juuli.
Juuli Kärkinen
– Degree in Special Education in Finland and Master in International Studies in Portugal.
– Experience as a social educator in a refugee center, language teacher and special education.
– Passion for developing an inclusive education and society.
Ana Logrado
– Doctor, completing a degree in Philosophy; translational medical research.
– Passion for the defense of human rights and work against social inequities; former member of the collective HuBB – Humans Before Borders.
Teresa Sopas Soares
– Degree in Mechanical Engineering at FEUP
– Experience as a pedagogical mentor in a school and project manager in the area of education and integration of refugees
– Passion for educational and community projects that promote educational equity
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