I Can School Challenge

Step 1 FEEL

List the challenges or problems in your surroundings (school,neighbourhood etc.) that bothered you.

The newly arrived students didn't feel included in the school. There were few chances for interaaction with the swedish students.

State the problem chosen to work and why.

Inclusion - how to integrate and create contacts

Who were the people affected by the problem? What were their primary concerns?

Mostly the immigrant students but there were also many Swedish students that felt lonely.

Step 2 IMAGINE

Step 3DO

Describe very briefly the process of implementing your solution(s).

A class in high school was invited with a promotion video. They planned and prepared the tournament as well as all the receipts of food from different cultures. They booked the Library for interaction and had comprehensive and personal presentations of their countries of origin. It was followed up by separate events for discussion groups and game sessions.

What was the result or impact of your project?

The project was evaluated by a quantiative questionary were all students responded positively and with a wish for a regular coming together to deepen the relationships.

How many people were impacted by your solution(s)?

60

What did the impacted people have to say about your project? Provide 2 quotes or testimonials:

It was great fun. I think it was interesting to get to know students with a different background. I want to do it again.

What challenges did you encounter while implementing your project, and how did you overcome them?

Language barriers were helped by smaller groups. Playing together and spontanous interaction with food.

How long did it take to implement your solution?

MORE THAN 30 DAYS

Which global goals does your story align with?

Reduced inequalities

Please explain briefly why do you think so?

It bridged cultural barriers as well as gender inequalities were boys and girls interacted freely in games and activities.

Step 4 SHARE

How did you share your project with your school and community? Who did you share your project with? What was their response?

We shared it with the entire school staff and also presented it in various classes and groups at the school.

Approximately how many people did you share your story of change with?

More than 100

Briefly share your plan to sustain the impact of your project?

We hope this can serve as an inspiration to continue organizing events where students from different backgrounds come together. Various activities have already been planned where classes will meet and collaborate.

STORY PREVIEW

Strive for Inclution

Sundsgymnasiet

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