About WORICA

Project overview

WORICA is an Erasmus+ project that supports women aged 30–64, especially women with migrant backgrounds or low educational attainment. Many women face barriers in work and daily life because of discrimination, lack of information, or fewer learning opportunities. WORICA responds to these needs with accessible, non-formal learning and creative methods.

WORICA uses collage art as a simple and powerful way to learn and express ideas. Collage can support confidence, self-expression, and connection with others—also when language is difficult. Women work individually and together, and they can share stories through art in a safe, supportive space.

Key facts

Programme:

Erasmus+ KA220-ADU

(Adult Education)

Project duration:

30 months

(02/11/2025 – 01/05/2028)

Countries:

Sweden, Italy, Spain, Austria, Greece, France

Main target group:

Women 30–64

(including women with migrant backgrounds and fewer learning opportunities)

Want to join activities in your country?

Visit Women Empowerment Shows and News, or contact frontdesk @ worica.eu.

Our main goal

Objectives & target groups

WORICA helps women build skills and confidence for daily life, work, and community participation. We also raise awareness about gender equality, gender equity, and inclusion.

Objectives

  • Improve women’s knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights at local, national, and EU level.
  • Offer a user-friendly EU Gender Equality Handbook with practical guidance, step-by-step actions, and helpful contacts.
  • Build hard skills (digital skills, design basics) and soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, time/project management).
  • Use collage art to help women express experiences, feelings, and dreams, including experiences of (in)equality.
  • Organise Women Empowerment Shows in each partner country so women can share their work with the community and feel included.

Who we support (target group)

  • Women aged 30–64
  • Women with a migrant background (first or second generation)
  • Women with low educational attainment or fewer learning opportunities
  • Women at risk of poverty, exclusion, or discrimination

Who can also use the results

  • Adult educators, trainers, NGOs, community groups
  • Women’s organisations and migrant organisations
  • Local stakeholders and policy makers

Main activities & results

WORICA is organised around five major areas. Each one has clear activities and results that support women’s inclusion and gender equality learning.

Project management

We coordinate the project, follow the plan and timeline, and ensure quality and clear communication between partners.

EU Gender Equality Handbook

We develop a user-friendly handbook with:

  • National and EU context information
  • A glossary of key terms
  • Practical “how to” guidance
  • A directory of contacts: organisations and services that can help

Learning Programme: Collage Art and Inclusion

We develop and implement a learning programme with:

  • Theory modules (collage art basics + digital skills)
  • Practical workshops (create individual and co-created artworks)

Women Empowerment Shows

We organise six local exhibitions (one in each country). Women co-design and co-curate the exhibitions and present their artworks to the community.

Dissemination & sustainability

We share results widely (website, social media, newsletters) and support the use of the materials beyond the project. The website will host resources and stay available after the project.

 

Timeline note: Activities are implemented step-by-step from 2025 to 2028.

Partners

WORICA is implemented by a European partnership with experience in adult education, inclusion, gender equality, and creative arts.

 Folkuniversitetet (Coordinator)

Folkuniversitetet is a non-profit adult education association. The team in Umeå coordinates the project and supports learning through creative expression.

Brûlant-e-s

Brûlant-e-s develops educational resources and workshops on gender equality and intersectionality. They support the handbook and learning programme development and ensure materials are accessible in French.

CEIPES

CEIPES is a non-profit organisation focused on empowerment through education, inclusion, and international cooperation. CEIPES leads the EU Gender Equality Handbook and supports quality assurance.

Fractals Educación Artística

Fractals uses art education for social transformation. They lead the development and implementation of the Learning Programme: Collage Art and Inclusion.

ÖJAB

ÖJAB is a non-profit organisation working in education and social integration. They lead the Women Empowerment Shows, supporting women to design and present exhibitions.

 

The Nest Social Cooperative Enterprise / SOFFA

SOFFA supports workforce inclusion and women in vulnerable situations. They lead dissemination and sustainability, including website and communication activities.