Everywhere there is Life

By: European Union Agency for Asylum & CinePlus (Coordinated by: Mila Mancheva, EUAA)

Description: This short video animation has been developed to be shown to youth applicants in the first month of arrival to aid group discussions towards constructively using their time while in reception. The animation has been developed through a joint EMCDDA - EUAA study on substance use by applicants in reception settings in EU+ countries, with focus groups to refine the piece. It aims to address some of the study findings pointing to limited prevention initiatives in reception and to male youth and unaccompanied minors being among the groups most at risk. The video is aimed to aid prevention efforts of reception staff, who conduct group talks with youth applicants on positive coping mechanisms while waiting for decision on their application.