After the Training Course in Romania, our consortium came together for the regular management meetings, where we planned the next stages of the project and officially launched the main research phase of the DCA Project.
A Training Course on Diversity, Intersectionality, and Narratives
The Training Course on Diversity, Intersectionality and Narratives, held in Bușteni, Romania, marked an inspiring milestone in the project’s journey. Bringing together youth workers and civil society representatives from across Europe and the MENA region, the course offered a rich space for dialogue, reflection, and experiential learning — all set in the beautiful surroundings of the Bucegi National Park.
Participants explored how the concept of intersectionality can serve as a powerful tool to understand and address multiple and overlapping forms of discrimination. Through a blend of theoretical sessions, interactive exercises, and group discussions, they examined how narratives shape perceptions of identity, diversity, and inclusion.
The course also emphasized the importance of creating inclusive and sustainable learning environments, encouraging participants to exchange perspectives and experiences in a collaborative spirit. Beyond the formal sessions, intercultural evenings and peer-led activities strengthened the sense of community within the consortium.
As the training concluded, participants left with enhanced knowledge, renewed motivation, and a shared commitment to promoting fair, inclusive, and bias-aware communication within their local and professional contexts.
Research Phase: Exploring Diversity in Media Representation
Building on this momentum, our consortium has now launched the research phase, which aims to examine how diversity is reflected in film, television, and media coverage across seven countries in the MENA region (Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia) and Europe (Poland, Portugal, Romania).
Using a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative content analysis with quantitative elements, the study will identify dominant narratives, biases, silences, and the visibility of minority groups across different identity dimensions. It also seeks to understand how media representation influences public perceptions of diversity, offering both country-specific insights and a comparative cross-national perspective.
Based on these findings, the research will provide concrete recommendations for media professionals, educators, and policymakers, aimed at fostering more inclusive and balanced communication practices.
Looking Ahead: Next Project Meeting in Morocco
We are delighted to announce that our consortium will soon meet again in person, this time in Morocco, hosted by our partner organization Moroccan Family Forum (MFF). This meeting will be an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration, share preliminary research results, and plan the upcoming stages of the DCA Project.
The consortium is comprised of: Teatro Metaphora (Portugal), the partnership includes A.R.T. Fusion (Romania), SNRDIMU (Poland), Have A Dream (Egypt), Jordan Youth Innovation Forum – JYIF (Jordan), EuroMed EVE (Tunisia), and the Moroccan Family Forum – MFF (Morocco).
