How do we imagine our future? What goals do we want to achieve, and how can we turn our dreams into practical steps?

These questions were at the heart of a group workshop with unaccompanied refugee children, organised by the Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria (CRWB) at the Safe Zone in Ovcha Kupel, Sofia, as part of the SAVE – Speak Out Against Violence project.

Through interactive games and discussions, participants shared their dreams and aspirations, including family reunification, education, learning a new language, and sports. Children explored how larger goals can be broken down into small, achievable steps and how to stay motivated despite challenges.

Setting personal goals is particularly important for unaccompanied refugee children, who often face uncertainty and difficulties in planning for the future. Such activities help them recognise their strengths, build confidence and perseverance, and develop skills to overcome challenges.

Every small step towards a personal goal is a step towards a more independent and secure future.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s CERV programme under Grant Agreement No 101138279, the Daphne-CHILD programme with Eurochild and Terre des hommes.

Eurochild plays a leading role in the project. For more information, visit: https://eurochild.org/.Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them