Employment-Based Inclusion Project

PROJECT TITLE: Employment-Based Inclusion Project
PROJECT DURATION: 01.07.2024 – 30.06.2025
PROJECT DONOR NAME AND NUMBER: ECHO, BMZ, and GIZ – 83396383

As Hayata Gülümse Association, we are currently implementing the Employment-Based Inclusion Project in Aksaray, aiming to promote social cohesion and integration between refugees and host communities. Our project focuses on enhancing social and economic inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, in order to strengthen social harmony and increase employment.

Project Objective

The main objective of the project is to implement various integration policies to ensure the participation of refugees living in Aksaray in social and economic life. The project activities are designed to enhance the employability of refugees and support their social adaptation, with a focus on vulnerable groups such as female-headed households, single parents, persons with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence, and individuals in need of psychosocial support.

Through this project, awareness will be raised around the prejudiced attitudes, discrimination, social exclusion, and unemployment challenges faced particularly by Afghan refugees in the target areas.

Project Activities

  1. Social Cohesion Activities
    The project organizes a range of social cohesion sessions to foster interaction and understanding between refugees and host communities. These sessions are designed to promote cultural exchange and help both groups understand each other better.
  2. Vocational Training Activities
    To promote refugee participation in the labor market, the project provides vocational training opportunities for both men and women in the following fields:
  • Textile Sector: Trainings in ready-wear and home textile, along with certification from the Vocational Qualification Authority (MYK).
  • Construction Sector: Trainings in construction labor with the aim of helping participants obtain internationally recognized certifications and join the workforce.
  1. Psychosocial Support and Counseling
    To improve refugees’ quality of life, psychological support services are provided, including individual and group therapy sessions, psychosocial support, and case management.
  2. Access to Public Services and Referrals
    The project facilitates access to public services such as hospital appointments, e-government transactions, and appointments with the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
  3. Case Management
    Specific support is offered to refugee students attending school, helping them overcome educational barriers and supporting their continued access to education.
  4. Legal Counseling
    Legal counseling services are provided to guide refugees in understanding and accessing their legal rights and entitlements.

Planned Trainings and Seminars

To promote refugee participation in the labor market, the following trainings and seminars are organized:

  • CV Writing and Résumé Preparation Seminar
  • Job Application Process and Interview Techniques Seminar
  • Career Planning and Occupational Choice Seminar

Target Group

The project targets refugees and vulnerable individuals within the host communities in Aksaray. Special support programs are provided for female-headed households, single parents, individuals with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence, and those requiring psychosocial support.

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