Database of good practices
Lotus Flower
by She Matters
She Matters is a social enterprise recruitment agency specialising in empowering refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking women to enter the labour market. Based on the needs and challenges of women and mothers, the organisation provides a holistic approach to their economic empowerment and social inclusion. The Lotus Flower project provides traineeships and training workshops, as well as emotional support, to migrant and asylum-seeking women.
Where? The Hague, NETHERLANDS
When? Since January 2018
To whom? Refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking women; corporations
What? Skills training, employment matches, emotional support
Women's social integration and language practice programme
by Xenia
Xenia is an innovative social integration and language practice programme bringing together migrant, refugee, asylum-seeking and British women in London. Weekly workshops welcome women who are learning English and women who speak fluent English to take part in activities together in a safe women-only space, with childcare provided.
Where? London, UNITED KINGDOM
When? Since 2016
To whom? Unemployed youth and women; business and community leaders
What? Social integration and language practice workshops
Future in Hands!
by Skills to Succeed
The program "Future in Hands" focuses on a large-scale vocational training framework providing effective training tailored to market needs.
Skills to Succeed suggests methods to raise the efficiency of input, production, processing, and marketing businesses, contributing to an increase in income and employment opportunities within selected value chains of Tataouine's economic sectors (Agriculture, Industry, Tourism, Arts & Crafts).
Where? Tataouine, Tunisia
When? Since 2012
To whom? Unemployed youth and women; business and community leaders
What? Entrepreneurship support; coaching, capacity building; vocational training programs; monitoring & evaluation
Street Carnival
by ElMadina for Performing and Digital arts
Street Carnival is an innovative project, initiated by ElMadina in 2013. The aim of the project is to facilitate, through street theatre performances inspired by the richness of the Displaced, Migrants and Refugees’ cultures, the ability of minority cultures to integrate with the main majority culture of the hosting society, in order to overcome social challenges.
The carnival works with the artists and participants in presenting these different cultures but also minor examples of shameful social behaviour, without going into ambiguous or contentious areas. The performances also tackle women challenges such as discrimination and sexual harassment.
Where? Egypt
When? Since 2013
To whom? Public authorities, local artists, youth and women living in local and marginalised areas
What? skills training, capacity building
Your Space
by Green Tea
Your Space is a weekly group activity to reinforce the link to refugees and asylum-seeking population through entertainment and cultural activities in a convivial atmosphere which enables learning, sharing and entertainment.
Where? Alger et Tamanrasset, Algérie
When? Since 2018
To whom? Refugees and asylum-seeking populations regardless to their gender, race or religion
What? Medical assistance, orientation and psychological support; awareness raising, peer training
Innovative capacity building to strenghten the voice of CBO's
by ACTED
The action focused on four community based organisations (CBO) which work on women’s empowerment in Mafraq and Irbid northern governorates, where populations have been significantly impacted by displacement and economic vulnerability.
The project ensures effective organisational and advocacy capacity building, as well as long-term improvement of the organisations' capacities to act as actors of change in their communities.
This intervention was specifically designed with a view to social accountability and inclusion, engaging women as active members of CBOs.
Where? Mafraq and Irbid northern governorates, Jordan
When? 2017-2018
To whom? Women in host communities
What? Training and advocacy campaigns
Innovative capacity building to strengthen the voice of community based organisation
Stepping Stone
by METAdrasi
METAdrasi initiated an innovative programme in May 2017, ”Stepping Stone”, whose goal is to facilitate refugees and migrants integration through educational activities, vocational training and paid internships.
METAdrasi supports the beneficiaries’ efforts by assessing their needs, strengthening their skills, and preparing them for employment. “Stepping Stone” is a sustainable solution towards refugees’ integration into the labour market as it empowers refugees to maintain their dignity and keep their hopes for a better future.
Where? Greece
When? Since May 2017
To whom? Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
What? Skills training, employment matches, emotional support
Better Future
by Migrant Women Association Malta
“Better future” aims to provide mental health support to refugee women and thus develop an understanding and improving coping mechanisms and resilience of women living in shelters or community. Through the conduction of group and individual counselling sessions, the organisation analyses the input from the beneficiaries, and provides multi-agency, person-centred support.
Where? Malta
When? 2017- Present
To whom? Migrant women with any legal status currently residing in Malta either temporary or permanently
What? Mental health assistance, advocacy, research, capacity building
Comicipate
by I-Dare for sustainable development
Comicipate is a project of a comic magazine developed by young artists to combat hate and violence which are manifesting through words online and through traditional media outlets. This project is about empowering and mobilizing youth and creating an alternative narrative based on the national and regional context that is to strengthen community resilience.
The project aims to engage and mobilize youth in Jordan through comics creation and enriching alternative narratives from the region.
Where? Jordan
When? 2018- Present
To whom? Youth and young artists
What? Alternative narratives and combatting violence and hate speech through comics
Get Heard
by Youth Empowerment Society
Youth Empowerment Society is an independent non-governmental organisation based in Tiflet, Morocco. It seeks to develop a community of young people to spread the culture of dialogue, the principles of democracy and gender equality. Through the initiative Get Heard women and girls are introduced to national and international laws that protect victims of gender-based violence.
Where? Tiflet, MOROCCO
When? Since May 2017
To whom? Women victims of violence
What? Understand national and international laws protecting women
The Refugee Women's Centre (RWC) is a dynamic and fast growing organisation led by a small team of volunteers.The organisation supports displaced women and family units in settlements in Grande Synthe, Calais and across Northern France, namely through pop-up safe spaces. This is particularly difficult for women going through domestic violence who do not benefit from effective support from the police or social services and who are often unable to separate from their partner whilst in transit. For women travelling alone, the strong presence of smuggler networks creates a risk of sexual exploitation and/or trafficking.
Where? Grande-Synthe Calais , Northern France
When? Since 2016
To whom? Refugee women and families
What? Crisis Response, Advocacy, Awareness-raising, Empowerment, Education, Humanitarian Aid
Preventing/combating Gender-based violence through media,
by Suntparinte.md
Suntparinte.md is a media parenting website that works with parents and teenagers on a variety of issues related to women empowerment, shared parenting and gender-based violence prevention. They produce multimedia materials, organize events for public discussions and monitor sexist advertisements in Moldova.
Where? Moldova
When? Since 2016
To whom? Adult women and men and teenagers
What? Information, events and public discussions about preventing gender-based and sexual violence, reproductive rights or shared parenting, and monitoring of sexist advertisements.
Euro-Med Women Network
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