The M4M (Mentoring for Migrants) project focuses on the inclusion of newly-arrived migrants and refugees who often face language barriers, unfamiliar social norms, educational gaps and unequal access to city services. These barriers can lead to spatial relegation, insecurity, marginalisation and even violence, resulting in isolation and failed integration. M4M responds by using a community-based Buddy System, connecting migrants with trained local mentors to support everyday autonomy (public transport, access to services, administration, connectivity, etc.) and to build trusting, stable relationships that strengthen their integration into the host society.

The general objective of M4M is to foster the inclusion of refugees and migrants in their host communities through mentoring. The project promotes empowerment of migrants and creates links between refugee associations, social services, local administrations and volunteer groups. Through the Buddy System, M4M aims at personal, social and professional development: helping migrants build a social network, gain orientation in the new culture, and have a reliable contact point for questions and obstacles. At the same time, it strengthens the capacity of professionals and volunteers to design, implement and sustain mentoring programmes that benefit both migrants and the wider community.