PLACE accelerates and leverages the innovation newcomers bring to Europe
European societies need more and stronger voices with a recent history of migration to bring their perspectives and make their contributions to key economic sectors
We accelerate talent and match it with opportunities for new talent in 4 sectors. Find out what role you can play!
Business
Upskilling for meaningful employment
in a shifting economy
PLACE creates a pipeline that is win-win for both newcomers and the private sector: newcomers master new skills and opportunities to access meaningful work and companies get matched with the diverse talent they seek.
Entrepreneurship
From a choice by default to a self-defined life project, entrepreneurship can be a way to find a place in a new society.
PLACE offers a pathway to start and test entrepreneurial projects which takes newcomers further on their empowerment journey: successfully integrating a business incubator or starting their own business.
Public
Leadership
We need new voices of influence on the complex challenges our societies are facing. We need newcomer voices in the public sphere.
PLACE runs the first of its kind public leadership incubator, to create capacity and room for new voices on key topics and invent new leadership models. We create the conditions for eye-level interactions for emerging leaders, and provide new talent to established leadership networks for new conversations that need to happen.
Media &
the Arts
Our complex societies need new conversations and forms of dialogue that only new voices can catalyze.
PLACE develops bold proposals with diverse voices who speak for themselves, to challenge mainstream views of migration, leadership and other conversations wanting to be born.
By unlocking this new talent and matching it with organisations looking for new players in the areas of business, entrepreneurship, public leadership, and media & arts, we are shifting the perspective of migration from a burden to a unique asset for the development and growth of Europe.
PLACE champions migrant-led innovation: since 2016, we offer transformative and innovative learning experiences to newcomers and host societies, while also giving newcomers space for self-determination to find their version of power.
We do this through designing and running programs and events, from our flagship pop-up innovation labs in European capitals to 9-month fellowships online, from public events to retreats, hackathons, training of trainers, exhibitions and more. Our formats are migrant-led, apply next-generation learning methodologies and ed-tech, and involve groups from 10 to 100 people. They all share one aim: create the link in practice between migration and innovation in the sectors concerned.
Facilitation services
Knowing how to facilitate a group and lead collaboration online and offline, is a form of power. PLACE trains past learners of its programs to be Facilitators for online and offline learning, experiences and events. All PLACE events are migrant-led, and we also facilitate external events.
Interested in facilitation services?
Become a coach or an expert
PLACE monitors all learning outcomes through external experts, who assess the participants’ learning journey. We also provide a personal coach to all our participants, to help them to reach their goals.
Interested in being a PLACE expert or coach?
%
of PLACE program participants are refugees or asylum seekers
%
of learners have gained innovation skills exceeding industry standards for the future of work
learners in PLACE programs since 2017
%
of learners receive training-of-trainers and train on average 30 more people through PLACE
PLACE is working towards 5 Sustainable Development Goals
The place team
8 nationalities, 4 continents and 14 languages… we come from all walks of life, but here are a few points we have in common:
We care above all about people
We are perfectionists, self-motivated and relentless until we get results
We communicate openly and honestly
We need playfulness and challenges
We breathe through feedback
We put results and the team first
We excel at working across locations and cultures
PARTNER WITH US
PLACE gets its strength and impact from the power of community. Our work is heightened by the collaborative efforts of our partners: forward-thinking actors from different sectors and countries, who push the boundaries so new embodiments of power can arise. Together, we’re changing the narrative of migration and transforming it into a vision of innovation. Join us today: work with us to change the game on a sector-level as a strategic partner.
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PLACE is currently seeking a Financial and Administrative Manager. If you're interested or know someone who might be, you can find more details and apply here:
Who should apply?
Artists or individuals who are actively engaged in creating change through art, and who:
➡️ Have experience with forced displacement or migration
➡️ Currently residing in Europe or Africa
➡️ Seeking to strengthen leadership skills
➡️ Eager to join an alliance and connect with other emerging leaders around the world
➡️ Available for 6 hours/month (Nov 2024 – May 2025)
➡️ Proficient in English (A2-B1) and can participate online
Don't miss out - Apply today!: https://form.typeform.com/to/gaW1bpET
Community Arts Network
#PLACENetwork #ArtivismAlliance #EmergingLeaders #ApplicationsOpen #MigrantLeaderhip #ArtsForSocialChange
The consortium of 12 partners gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from September 2-6, hosted by ZRC SAZU, for five highly productive days of training and collaboration. 🇸🇮
Senior researchers participated in workshops on interviewing techniques and methodologies for working with vulnerable groups, led by experts like Maja Gostič (Psychologist) and Lucija Klun (Researcher). We also explored the ecosystem of inclusive coworking spaces in Slovenia, such as Center Rog and GMAJNA Migrant Collective!
This week energised us for the next phase of our project: field research! We can't wait to discover more groundbreaking ways to make coworking spaces more inclusive all over Europe.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to promote inclusion through RES-MOVE. 💡✨
Academy of Entrepreneurship CeSPI Refugees Welcome Italia Glocal Factory Synthesis Center for Research and Education BEST Migrafrica Netwerkpro European Coworking Assembly Malmö Ideella Fundación MUSOL
#ResMove #EUFunded #AMIF #PLACENetwork #MigrantInclusion #InclusiveCoworking
🎥Tatami is a drama directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi. The film tells the story of Leila, an Iranian judoka competing in the World Judo Championships in Georgia. As she advances through the tournament, Leila faces intense pressure from Iranian officials to withdraw when she’s set to face an Israeli athlete, mirroring real-life political tensions in sports.
The film masterfully captures the struggle for personal freedom against political and societal forces, with standout performances from Arienne Mandi as Leila and Amir Ebrahimi as her conflicted coach. With its blend of sports drama and psychological tension, Tatami dives into the resilience and defiance of individuals standing up to oppressive regimes.
Having premiered at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival and receiving critical acclaim, Tatami is a must-watch for those drawn to stories of courage, inner conflict, and resistance. 🌟🎥
#CulturalRecommendation #TatamiFilm #IranianCinema #Resilience #MustWatch
We had the pleasure of talking with #humanrights and #environmentaljustice activist Kumi Naidoo about the promising crossover between climate activism and the arts. Diving into experiences from his time as Secretary General of Amnesty and Global South Leader of Greenpeace, Kumi highlighted the need to stand together in our communities ✊
Key Takeaways from Kumi's Talk 📢
1) The #potential of arts to drive social change is #untapped and #underappreciated. Global change-makers urgently need to unite to gain recognition
2) We must turbocharge #intersectionality and fully recognize how climate change is disproportionately affecting women in the Global South, and forcing migration.
3) #Influence is more important than access to decision-makers. With a large community behind you, global leaders are more likely to take you seriously and take action.
To watch the full session, check it out on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhLs-vSdSrg
Applications for our #Artivism program are still open! Don't miss out on your chance to join a global cohort of Leaders working to drive social change through the arts: https://form.typeform.com/to/gaW1bpET
#EmergingLeaders #ArtivismAlliance #ELAA #KumiNaidoo #ArtsForSocialChange #GlobalArtists #MigrantVoices #NewcomerTalent #PLACENetwork
MIN is a dynamic community where individuals with migrant backgrounds unite to share insights, build strategies, and drive positive change. Our mission is to amplify migrant voices in policy-making and leadership roles across Europe. This month the 2024 cohort are meeting in Barcelona for the first time to connect and explore new ideas.
Why MIN? 🌱
➡️ Political participation for migrants remains underdeveloped, with the MIPEX index scoring it just 25/100. MIN aims to change that by providing a platform where individuals with migrant backgrounds can collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape policies that reflect their communities.
Our Vision 🌐
➡️ We believe that diverse societies need diverse leadership.
Through MIN, we aim to:
1️⃣ Increase Representation: Elevate more migrants into leadership positions.
2️⃣ Enhance Advocacy: Advocate for inclusive policies that represent all communities.
3️⃣ Build Community: Strengthen a network of leaders driving change.
If you want to find out more about MIN and be part of a movement empowering people with migrant backgrounds to drive transformation, then check out our webpage 🔗 https://place-network.org/min/
#PLACENetwork #MIN #MigrationImpactNetwork #MigrantVoices #NewcomerTalent #PolicyMaking #DiverseLeadership
