The MIGAP - Migration Trends in Porto project is an action-research project whose main objectives are:

— Characterise and understand the migratory dynamics of migrants living in Greater Porto;

— To learn about their individual and collective experiences, with a view to analysing the challenges faced during the integration process and adaptation strategies;

— Get to know public perceptions of migration and understand how these perceptions affect the integration and well-being of migrants;

— Identify and understand the strategies used in the field by professionals who have direct contact with migrants and their difficulties;

— Propose specific recommendations for public policies that promote equality, diversity and social cohesion in the context of migration in Greater Porto.

Partners:

— ISCAP/P.PORTO & CEOS.PP - Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto.

— UMaia & CIEG - Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies of the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lisbon.

Members of the MIGAP Community:

— Portuguese Red Cross - Gondomar-Valongo Delegation;

— Vila Nova de Gaia City Council;

— CAIS Association;

— Social Innovation Sports.

Study 1 | Migration Trends in Porto: An Exploratory Analysis

Duration of study 1: March 2024 to December 2024

General Objective:

To characterise the profiles and understand the experiences of migrants living in Greater Porto.

Specific Objective:

— To understand the needs and experiences of migrant populations living in Greater Porto;

— To identify recent migratory patterns of migrants living in Porto;

— To understand the diversity of profiles and integration of migrants living in Porto;

— Understand the challenges faced by migrants during the integration process.

Coordination of the project at ISCAP / Researchers involved: