ERASMUS+ CBHE IIDEMIC Joint Progress Seminar: Advancing Education in Migrant Communities
ERASMUS+ CBHE IIDEMIC Joint Progress Seminar: Advancing Education in Migrant Communities
North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa | 26th–31st January 2025
The ERASMUS+ CBHE IIDEMIC Joint Progress Seminar, held at the serene North Coast Beach Hotel in Kikambala, Mombasa, was a highly successful event. It brought together leading academics, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss, strategize, and review advancements in educational initiatives for migrant communities. Moderated by Dr. Marguerite Miheso, the seminar served as an important platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building.
Seminar Highlights:
- Project Overview & Vision – Dr. Adelheid Bwire, the project coordinator, provided an overview on the IIDEMIC project’s objectives, progress, and long-term impact on migrant education.
- Project Progress: Partner coordinators from KU, DPU, MU, WSB, MMUST, and RSU presented updates on their work packages (WP) and milestones achieved in the IIDEMIC project.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Experts such as Darius Ogutu Mogaka (State Department for University Education & Research), Gladys Kiyapyap (Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government), and Philemon Misoy (Windle International Kenya) shared insights on policies, education services, and sustainability in refugee education.
- Cultural Exchange: One of the seminar’s highlights was the “Let Us Share Our Cultures” session, led by Ahmed Said Mohamud and Rose Shikuri, where participants had the opportunity to learn from each other’s diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Workshops & Networking: Engaging workshops on module development (WP3) and e-learning strategies provided practical solutions to support project sustainability. The networking sessions encouraged collaboration among stakeholders to share challenges and solutions.
- Team Building: The final day featured a cultural excursion exploring the rich heritage of Coastal Kenya, fostering unity and strengthening relationships among participants.
Venue:
The North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa provided an ideal environment for productive discussions, with its tranquil atmosphere and scenic coastal setting enhancing collaboration.
