Our project aimed to enhance the employability of refugee and migrant youth aged 18-25 while supporting their social and cultural integration at the local level.
Main Objectives:
The project focused on removing barriers preventing disadvantaged refugee and migrant youth from participating in the labour market. We sought to strengthen their local integration into health, education, cultural, social, and legal systems while raising awareness about the challenges they face in host communities.
Target Audience:
Our primary target group was refugee and migrant youth (18-25 years old), alongside youth workers, local NGOs working directly with refugees and migrants, and host communities that needed to be informed about integration processes.
Activities Undertaken:
We implemented comprehensive vocational training workshops including:
- Business and Entrepreneurship: Micro-entrepreneurship, cooperative formation, CV preparation, and interview techniques
- Vocational and Technical Skills: Perfume design, ceramic and tile craftsmanship, culinary arts, and photography
- Service Sector: Car washing, dry cleaning, and pastry, bread making
- Cultural Socialisation: Sivrihisar District Culture and History Workshop
Additionally, we conducted institutional visits to Gaziantep University Migration Institute, ESOGÜ, local municipalities, governorship offices, and education directorates to strengthen partnerships.
Methods:
Our approach was participatory and skills-based, ensuring hands-on learning experiences. We established partnerships with universities and public institutions to provide quality resources and expertise. The project emphasised practical skill development directly linked to employment opportunities.
Impact:
- 411 refugee and migrant youth directly participated in workshops
- 1,828 people reached through awareness-raising activities (including 295 public employees and 300 university students)
- 822 people reached through dissemination activities.