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Annex 4 – Monitoring Report template

Monitoring Report

Programme Name: Supporting Social Inclusion (SSIP)

Programme Operator: Ministry of Culture

Swiss Support Measure Partner: Bern University of Applied Sciences

Reporting Period: The present Monitoring Report covers the period

from the beginning of the Agreement until 31.12.2025.

Overview

Kick-off meetings for joint planning and development have taken place in all components in

2024. These kick-off meetings have shown the need for a general introduction to transcultural

competences as a common basis. Based on this, specific activities have been planned, tailored to

the respective components.

In all components, we started with online workshops. This format enabled a broad participation

at a lower cost and enabled exchange, to have a good basis for a more targeted exchange in more

elaborate study trips or expert exchanges in the following years.

The activities were designed to enable open communication and exchange, rather than one-way

delivery, allowing participants to learn from one another. It is worth mentioning that the

partnership already extends beyond the SSIP, as partners exchange information on publications and

events taking place outside the scope of the programme.

The activities in the components varied in intensity due to the different stages of progress of the

SSIP program.

• In the first component, many online workshops took place, as well as a visit by an expert to

the RARA conference in Estonia.

• In the second component, activities focused on the study trip to Switzerland, which

provided a very enriching exchange for everyone.

• In the third component, there were also online workshops on various topics.

• In the fourth component, there were a few workshops, according to the needs of the

processes of the component’s activities.

It became apparent how different the social systems and education in Estonia and Switzerland are,

making it necessary to clarify basic principles and terms to learn from each other. Getting to know

each other personally face to face (study trip) facilitates exchange and mutual understanding.

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Programme Component

1:

Cultural and linguistic integration

Programme Component

Operator:

Ministry of Culture

Summary of the activities

implemented during the

reporting period:

The activities of this component aimed at facilitating the ongoing

work of the Integration Foundation (IF) as well as the National

Library (RaRa) in the domain of cultural and linguistic integration

with online workshops on the specific topics identified together in the

kick-off meeting.

The activities of this component were planned in a kick-off workshop

with Swiss partner and Estonian colleagues and followed by various

workshops on different topics that have been identified in the kick off

meeting. Further, an expert of media literacy participated in the

RARA conference in October in Estonia as a speaker and panelist.

The activities ended with planning a workshop for the Action Plan

2026.

The various online workshops provided a mutual understanding as a

common ground to work more in-depth next year that will be

facilitated by the planed study trip to Switzerland.

# Activity Planned

start date

and end

date of

the

activity

during the

period

Actual

start date

and end

date of

the

activity

during

the

period

Notes

1.1

Kick-off workshop with Swiss Partner

and Estonian

1,5 hrs 2nd Octob

er 2024

Workshop preparation

and development of

Action Plan by Prof.

Dr. Eveline Amman

Dula and

Aron Korozs

1.2

Trans-

Cultural Competencies: Theoretical Insigh

ts and Best Practices

Approx. 2

hrs

Second

Half of

January

2025

23rd

January

2025

Expertise of the

Institute for Social

and Cultural

Diversity

Prof. Dr. Eveline

Ammann Dula &

Aron Korozs 1.3

Integration, Libraries,

Media Literacy: Experiences from Swiss L

ibraries

Approx. 2

hrs

February

2025

3rd

February

2025

Workshop with

experts from the

field: Livrechange

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1.4

Digital

Tools for Integration for Multicultural Co

ntexts: Swiss Experiences and Challenges

Approx. 2

hrs

February

2025/Mar

ch 2025

6th

February

2025

Workshop with

experts from the field

using digital tools for

integration: Swiss

Red Cross

1.5

Establishing and Managing a System

of Volunteers:

Best Practices and Challenges from a

Swiss Perspective

Approx. 2

hrs

March

2025

12th

March

2025

Workshop with

experts from the field,

working with

volunteers

for facilitating integra

tion: HEKS

1.6

Peer-to-

Peer Language Learning: Insights from S

wiss Experts

Approx. 2

hrs

April

2025

15th May

Workshop with

experts from the field,

using peer-to-peer

learning: Sprachmobil

1.7

Designing and Evaluating Social

and Cultural Integration Services

Approx. 2

hrs

May

2025/June

2025

13th June

2025

Workshop with

experts in integration

on a collective level

(Prof. Simone

Gäumann)

1.8

Online Planning Workshop for the Action

Plan 2025-2026

Approx.

1,5 hrs.

Septembe

r 2025

25th

Septemb

er 2025

with Aron Korozs and

Prof. Dr. Eveline

Ammann Dula

1.9 Conference Rakvere 1 Day 23

October

2025

Media Literarcy

Conference in

Rakvere Estonia

(Anna Antonakis)

INTERVIEW |

Invisible Work and

Invisible Harm:

European Regulations

Are Not Censorship

but the Protection of

People from Harm -

Eesti

Rahvusraamatukogu

Programme Component 2: Strengthening the social- and child protection services

Programme Component

Operator:

Ministry of Social Affairs

Summary of the activities

implemented during the

reporting period:

In this component, a study trip of Estonian experts to Switzerland

took place in May 2025 focusing on seven themes currently relevant

in their work was the main activity:

1. Overall understanding of the child protection system in

Switzerland.

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2. Curriculum development with a special focus on practical

education of social and care workers to ensure they are

well-prepared for their respective fields.

3. Use of innovative educational tools and methods in

practical training (e.g. virtual reality, one-on-one coaching,

supervision). This thematic block should extend beyond

tertiary education (with students) to include the

ongoing professional further education of practitioners (in

the Swiss context “certificate, master or diploma of

advanced studies – CAS, MAS, DAS”), particularly in the

field of child protection. Additionally, harmonizing child

protection legislation with the relevant training/CAS

curricula should be a key focus here.

4. Developing curricula to equip students and practitioners

with the skills needed to work effectively with diverse user

groups, particularly migrants.

5. Improving access of refugees and migrants to

vocational training and jobs in the social sector (social

work, care work), with a special focus

on professional language immersion (preparation classes,

diploma recognition etc.)

6. Social sector employers and Social Work Associations and

other organisations providing support systems for social

workers (e.g. supervision, peer-led or other supportive

measures) and maintaining as well as monitoring employee

well-being.

7. Self-care in the social sector and its thematization at the

workplace and within the framework of basic training (higher

and vocational education) and further education

(management training).

In alignment with these themes, a study trip to Switzerland took

place for six persons from the SSIP (Ministry of Social Affairs,

Estonian Social Insurance Board and Estonian Social Work

Association) involving various educational and training institutions,

practitioners, and professional associations for a duration of 4 days

(Monday 12th May – Friday 16th May 2025).

The debriefing and evaluation of the study trip highlighted how

different the education systems and child and adult protection

systems are in Switzerland and Estonia. A general introduction is

essential to classify and understand the differences. The trip was

generally considered inspiring and provided helpful ideas and

suggestions for the sector.

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# Activity Planned start

date and end

date of the

activity

during the

period

Actual start date and

end date of the activity

during the period

Notes

2.1 Kick-off

workshop

1.5 hrs 05.11.2024 Aron Korozs, Matthias von

Bergen

2.2 Planning session

study trip

1.5 hrs

End of

January 2025

24th January 2025

Aron Korozs, Matthias von

Bergen

2.3 Study Trip:

Insights from

Curriculum

Development and

Social Workers’

Associations in

Switzerland

3-4 days

April/May

2025

12-16 May 2025

Six experts from Estonia +

Sandra Prince (Swiss

Embassy) + Olga Gnezdovski

(Ministry of Culture,

Programme Operator).

Article about study trip:

Estland trifft die Schweiz: Ein

Dialog mit Tiefenwirkung –

knoten & maschen

Responsible:

Aron Korozs, Prof. Matthias

von Bergen

2.4 Retrospective and

evaluation of

study trip

1.5 hrs

Shortly after

study trip

Retrospective with

participants was done

at the last day of the

study trip

Aron Korozs, Prof. Matthias

von Bergen

2.5 Planning

workshop 2026

2 hrs

September

2025

25th September 2025 Aron Korozs, Prof. Matthias

von Bergen

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Programme Component 3: Increasing multicultural competence in the education sector

Programme Component

Operator:

Ministry of Education and Research

Summary of the activities

implemented during the

reporting period:

In the first kick-off workshop in September 2024, five online

workshops were planned to take place between February and

September 2025 with the aim of accompanying the start of the

program and at the same time introducing stakeholders into the

Swiss context.

The program provided a comprehensive understanding of how

multiculturalism and diversity are addressed across different

educational levels in Switzerland. The structure is thoughtfully

crafted, beginning with essential contextualization and

progressively delving into practical implications and programs. In

September, the experiences from these workshops were reflected

upon and used to develop the action plan for the following year.

The evaluation showed the need to differentiate between the

concepts of multiculturalism and multilingualism and to understand

them in different national and regional contexts. A public workshop

on this topic is planned for 2026.

# Activity Planned

start date

and end

date of the

activity

during the

period

Actual

start date

and end

date of

the

activity

during

the

period

Notes

3.1

Kick-off workshop with Swiss

Partner and Estonian

1,5 hrs 25th

Septemb

er 2024

Workshop preparation and

development of Action Plan by

Dr. Luise Menzi and

Aron Korózs

3.2

Introduction to Multiculturalism

and Diversity in Switzerland

Approx. 2

hours

February

2025

28th

January

2025

Online workshop, experts:

Prof. Dr. Eveline Ammann

Dula, Aron Korózs, Institute of

Social and Cultural Diversity,

Bern University of Applied

Science

3.3

Diversity in Teacher Training:

Education, Research, Further

Training and Curriculum

Development in Switzerland

Approx. 2

hrs.

March 202

5

26th

May

2025

Online workshop and

exchange; experts: Elke-

Nicole Kappus, University of

Teacher Education Lucerne;

Katja Schnitzer,

Beatrice Bürki (FHNW School

of Education)

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3.4

Diversity in School in

Switzerland: Perspectives from

the Pilot Project

“Rassismuskritische Schule”

Bern

Approx. 2

hrs.

April

2025

23rd

April

2025

Online workshop and

exchange; expert:

Nadine Soltermann, School

Office of the City of Bern

3.5

Navigating Transition and

Diversity in Switzerland: Bridge

programmes after compulsory

school

Approx. 2

hrs.

May 2025

26th

March

2025

Online workshop and

exchange; experts:

Ursina Heierli und

Samuel Bürki, Managers “Prac

tical Skills and Integration

(BPI)” at the vocational

education and training center

BFF Bern

3.6

Best Practices in Diversity

Education for University

Personnel: Unlearning Racism at

the BFH

Approx. 2

hrs.

Sept 2025

19th

Septemb

er 2025

Online workshop, experts:

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Duttweiler

and Prof. Dr. Annina

Tischhauser, Institute of Social

and Cultural Diversity, Bern

University of Applied Science

3.7

Online Planning Workshop for

the Action Plan 2025-2026

Approx.

1,5 hrs.

September

2025

14th

October

2025

with Aron Korózs (BFH)

Programme Component 4: Strengthening civil society through social innovation

Programme Component

Operator:

Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Estonia

Summary of the activities

implemented during the

reporting period:

During the first of year, the programme was focused on developing

a common understanding and definition of "social innovation",

discussing key criteria of "socially innovative" practice especially

within the context of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and

setting up key criteria for the upcoming years with regard

to possible project exchanges, study trips and the forthcoming

manual of the National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS).

Another key focus of the NFCS is the organisation of Hackathons,

which is thus also a focus topic of the First Action Plan of the

present component.

Therefore, the activities were focused on two workshops:

1) The first workshop involved an exchange on Swiss experiences

in organising Hackathons with experts from the BFH.

2) The second dialogue workshop provided an overview of support

mechanisms provided by state actors to civil society especially

within the context of social innovation. Experts from both Estonia

and Switzerland discussed concepts, criteria, and impact

measurement, and inductively established a common working

definition and criteria for selecting best practices in the upcoming

SSIP years.

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The two online workshops laid a solid foundation for a shared

understanding of social innovation, which will be further developed

in 2026 through a study trip and visits to relevant projects.

# Activity Planned start

date and end

date of the

activity during

the period

Actual start date

and end date of

the activity

during the

period

Notes

4.1 Kick-

off workshop with Swiss

Partner and Estonian

1,5 hrs 30. September

2024

Workshop preparation and

development of Action Plan

by Dr. Claske Dijkema and

Aron Korozs

4.2 Hackathons (4SocialGood):

Experiences from the Swiss

Perspective

Approx. 2 hrs

January 2025

29th January

2025

Prof. Dr. Debra Hevenstone

(BFH) and Prof. Dr. Oliver

Hümbelin (BFH), project

managers of the

Hack4SocialGodd

4.3 Expert Workshop “Social

Innovation and Civil

Society in Estonia and

Switzerland”

Approx. 2 hrs

March 2025

27th May 2025

Prof. Dr. Pascal Dey

4.4. Online Planning Workshop

for the Action Plan 2025-

2026

Approx. 1,5

hrs.

September

2025

14th October

2025

with

Aron Korozs and Dr. Claske

Dijkema

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Management cost

Summary of the

activities

implemented

during the

reporting period:

Please summarize the overall achievements during the reporting period and

cumulatively since the start of the Agreement. Give a brief assessment on

implemented activities.

The management included mainly the administrative support of the online

workshops and the preparation of digital tools like padlet and Miro Board that

were quite helpful for kick off and planning.

The workshops were structured to ensure a balanced combination of input,

reflection, and interactive exchange. Each session began with a presentation by

the Estonian team, providing insights into specific themes, current

developments, and related challenges. The core of the workshop consisted of a

thematic input by Swiss experts, followed by discussion and exchange among

participants. At the end of each workshop, padlet was used to summarise key

lessons learned, address open questions, and generate ideas for further

collaboration and future exchange.

Overall management also included the preparation of the action plans 2025 and

2026, the monitor report, budget and financial report.

Bern, 02.03.2026 Prof. Dr. E.

Ammann Dula

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Annexes

1) Financial Progress

2) If needed include any supporting documents, reports, or data that provide additional

context or information

Financial progress

Programme Name: Supporting Social Inclusion (SSIP) Programme Operator: Ministry of Culture Swiss Support Measure Partner: Bern University of Applied Sciences The budget is an annex to the Action Plan for the period: 2024 - 2025

2024 financial statemen 2025 financial statement Balance Total Budget Programme Component 1: Cultural and linguistic integration 2300 2’128.00 € 24000 16’148.16 € 69’723.84 € 88’000.00 €

1.1 1.2 2500 2340 1.3 Workshop 2 with experts 3000 1308.07 1.4 Workshop 3 with experts 3000 1308.07 1.5 Workshop 4 with experts 3000 1504.9 1.6 Workshop 5 with experts 3000 1461 1.7 Workshop 6 with experts 3000 2020.12 1.8 Planning 2026 Sep 25 2300 2224

1.9 Conference Media Literacy 23th October 2025 4200 3982 Programme Component 2: Strengthening the social- and child protection services 2300 2’128.00 € 29300 22’662.00 € 63’210.00 € 88’000.00 €

2.1 2.2 2000 2224 2.3 Study trip 2025 with experts and visits 23000 17023 2.4 2000 1800 2.5 Planning 2026 Sep 25 2300 1615

Programme Component 3: Increasing multicultural competence in the education sector 2300 2’128.00 € 16800 12’439.00 € 73’433.00 € 88’000.00 € 3.1 3.2 2500 2432 3.3 Workshop 2 with experts 3000 2432 3.4 Workshop 3 with experts 3000 2224 3.5 Workshop 4 with experts 3000 2224 3.6 Workshop 5 with experts 3000 1512 3.7 Planning 2026 Okt 25 2300 1615

Programme Component 4: Strengthening civil society through social innovation 2300 2’128.00 € 7800 6’080.00 € 79’792.00 € 88’000.00 € 4.1 4.2 2500 2200 4.3 Workshop 2 with experts 3000 2265 4.4 Planning 2026 Okt 25 2300 1615

10800 7’000.00 € 6500 6’328.00 € 34’652.00 € 47’980.00 € 5.1 3800 3255 5.2 1000 745 5.3 6000 3000 5.4 Managment Costs (January- December ) 0 6500 6328 5.5 Mangagement Costs (January - May) & finalisation

External Audit Total 20000 15’512.00 € 84400 63’657.16 € 320’810.84 € 399’980.00€

14579 CHF 57607 CHF Euro 15’512.29 EUR 63’657.16 EUR*

* https://www.finanzen.ch/waehrungsrechner/schweizer-franken_euro 31,12,2024 Bern, 01,03,2026 *31,12,2025 E. Ammann Dula

Travel & accomodation cost for the openning Session in Narva, Estonia Management Costs (September - December) including kick off 2024

EUR

Workshop 1 Kick-off Workshop 2nd October 2024

Kick-off Workshop 5th November 2024 Planning session study trip

Kick-off Workshop 25th September 2024 Workshop 1

Kick-off Workshop 30th September 2024 Workshop 1

Management Cost Opening Session Narva, Estonia 16th of October 2024 (input & panel discussion Eveline Ammann Dula)

Study trip retrospective and evaluation

Suur-Karja 23 / 15076 Tallinn, Estonia / + 372 628 2222 / [email protected] / www.kul.ee / Registration No 70000941

Eveline Ammann Dula Yours: 19.03.2026

Bern University of Applied Sciences

[email protected] Ours: 16.04.2026 No 13-3/3-20

Report 2024-2025

Dear Partners,

Thank you for the first Monitoring Report covering the period 2024-2025. I am pleased to confirm

that it has been agreed by the Estonian counterpart. Please find the approved version attached. We

appreciate the cooperation to date and look forward to continuing our collaboration.

Yours sincerely,

(signed digitally)

Merilin Piipuu

Secretary General

Additional recipients:

Áron Korózs ([email protected])

Olga Gnezdovski +372 55528081

[email protected]