M2M EMPOWER
Project
A Policy Experimentation Model for Migrant-to-Migrant Empowerment through Peer Mentoring and Digital Financial Inclusion
M2M EMPOWER tests a migrant-to-migrant peer mentoring model to increase participation in adult learning and strengthen digital financial inclusion in Germany, Italy, Greece and Turkey. It develops a 140-hour blended learning pathway and an EQF Level 5 micro-credential for settled migrants training as Digital Inclusion Counsellors. A multilingual, mobile-accessible platform and workshops in trusted community spaces support learning in communication, digital literacy, financial literacy and risk awareness. Four national pilots aim to enrol 180 mentors and 225 newly arrived migrant mentees. Surveys and learning analytics examine how trust, social influence, perceived usefulness and structural barriers affect engagement and outcomes. Comparative findings inform policy briefs and guidance for adapting and scaling the model, while an alumni network supports continued peer learning.
ACEEU's Role: Quality Assurance and Competence Validation
ACEEU leads internal quality assurance and coordinates the validation of the peer mentoring model across the four participating countries. Drawing on its accreditation expertise, it establishes shared quality standards, reviews course quality and learner experience, and gathers feedback from participants and stakeholders to guide improvements. It works with academic partners and training providers to assess learning outcomes, validate workload estimates and support alignment of micro-credentials with EQF Level 5 and relevant European frameworks. ACEEU also guides pilot preparation, monitors participation and learning progress, and assesses conditions for wider adoption. It exchanges non-confidential findings with Turkey’s Vocational Qualifications Authority to coordinate internal and independent external evaluations. Its contribution extends to internal ethics review, institutional recognition and continued micro-credential verification.
