Introduction: Seeing, Hearing, and Touching Language For many children, learning English as a foreign language is a gateway to new opportunities and cultures. But for students with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, ADHD, or auditory processing challenges, the process can often feel like trying to catch words that keep slipping away. They may struggle to remember vocabulary, link sounds to letters, or stay focused during conventional lessons that rely heavily on reading and writing. This is where multisensory learning becomes a transformative approach. Rather than treating language as a purely mental exercise, it engages the whole body and mind. Children learn not only through what they see and hear, but ...

EmpowerHer: Invitation to Employers and HR Professionals to Interviews The EmpowerHer Project, led in Cyprus by the non-profit organisation COMCY (Centre for Competence Development Cyprus), is launching a new round of Focus Groups and Interviews with employers and HR professionals. Why this initiative? Women with a migrant background often face multiple challenges in entering the labour market – from language barriers and cultural differences to limited access to support structures. Employers, on the other hand, frequently seek guidance on how to adapt their onboarding practices to the needs of multicultural teams. Through these meetings, COMCY aims to create a structured dialogue with companies and HR departments in Cyprus, to: Capture ...

The Up to You(th) Festival, organised for the 9th consecutive year by the Youth Board of Cyprus (ONEK) and the Lifelong Learning Foundation (IDEP), has become a landmark event for young people in Cyprus. Each year, it brings together hundreds of youth in a celebration of participation, creativity, and active citizenship, offering them the chance to discover initiatives, take part in workshops, and exchange ideas for a better future. The ImpactFinance project, which is gradually reaching its conclusion, is meeting the youth at the 9th Up to You(th) Festival, organised by ONEK and IDEP Lifelong Learning. As a reminder, ImpactFinance has been running for the past two years with the ...

A Shared Vision for Empowerment From 24 to 26 June 2025, the city of Nicosia, Cyprus, hosted a remarkable gathering of professionals dedicated to empowering migrant women across Europe. The Learning, Teaching and Training Activity (LTTA) of the EmpowerHer project, titled “EmpowerHER in Action”, brought together adult educators working directly with migrant women in their local communities. Held at the premises of COMCY – Centre for Competence Development Cyprus, this dynamic three-day training proved to be more than just a milestone in the project’s implementation—it became a vibrant hub of knowledge exchange, skills building, and community formation. Development: From Reflection to Action The LTTA was fully aligned with the EmpowerHer ...

Celebrating collaboration, youth engagement, and best practices for a more inclusive future   On April 15, 2025, we had the pleasure of participating in the General Assembly of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Cyprus Network, held at the Cultural Center of Strovolos, Nicosia. The event brought together organisations from across the island to exchange ideas, share inspiring practices, and strengthen the collective mission of fostering dialogue, diversity, and mutual understanding across the Mediterranean. About the Anna Lindh Foundation Founded in 2005, the Anna Lindh Foundation is the first institution created by the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, dedicated to promoting intercultural dialogue and cooperation across the region. With a network of over 4,000 ...

Teaching foreign languages to children with learning difficulties presents unique challenges, but with the right methodologies and support, educators can create inclusive and engaging learning environments. The FOCUS Project (Foreign Language Opportunities for Children with Unique Skills), co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, is designed to do exactly that. The project brings together nine organizations and educational institutions from Greece, Cyprus, Lithuania, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. It aims to support primary school foreign language teachers by enhancing their competencies through innovative tools such as Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) and reinforcing the soft skills necessary for inclusive classroom management. At the heart of the project is the newly launched FOCUS Digital Database. ...