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IOM Social and Economic Integration

COUNTRIES: Algeria, Timor Leste
DURATION: 03/01/2022 - 08/31/2022
FUNDER: International Organization for Migration
CONTACT: [email protected]

Program Description

With support from IOM, World Learning and partners contributed to the economic integration and empowerment of host communities and those of migrants living in Algeria while promoting the value of living together and social dialogue. World Learning worked with four local partners in Algeria: Adrar, Algiers, El Oued, and Oran.

Program Goals

  • Improved youth and immigrant access to STEM programming and cultural activities.
  • Improved youth and immigrant access to services and means of subsistence.
  • Promoted the resilience of host and migrant communities in Algeria.
  • Strengthened cohesion between the different communities, and, consequently, facilitate successful integration of migrants living in Algeria.

Outcomes

Social Integration​

  • Increase STEM awareness of 300 young Algerians and migrants (100 per site) via inclusive STEM programming.
  • Increased social and economic inclusion of 300 young Algerians and migrants (100 per site) through language and culture activities: games, cultural workshops, volunteer activities, sports events, and art sessions. Participants practiced a target language in a communicative practice environment to increase their social and economic inclusion.  

Economic Integration

  • Increased soft and employability skills of 240 young Algerians and migrants (80 per site) via career readiness workshops and mentorship. 
  • Increased technical skills of 150 young Algerians and migrants (50 per site) via certified vocational training workshops to boost their employability. 
  • Increased entrepreneurial skills and aptitudes of 60 young Algerians and migrants (20 per site) by offering entrepreneurship workshops and mentorship to help participants develop effective business solutions to local economic issues.  
  • Increased social and economic inclusion of 300 young Algerians and migrants (100 per site) through language and cultural activities. World Learning offered regular workshops for youth to connect via interactive activities to improve their language skills in an immersive setting. 

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