Empowerment for Employment
Country: Croatia
Lead organisation: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in collaboration with UNHCR
Target audience: Refugees and asylum-seekers
Geographical focus: Zagreb, Croatia
Project duration: 1990 – Ongoing
Project status: Active
Phone
+385 1 2323 003
info@jrs.hr
Address
Maksimirska cesta 286, 10040 Zagreb, Croatia
Website
https://jrs.hr
Project Overview
Project Description
This project supports refugees and asylum-seekers in finding and maintaining employment, enhancing their socio-economic inclusion in Croatia. By equipping participants with the skills and knowledge to integrate into the labor market, the initiative fosters both individual and community growth.
Funding Sources
Supported by UNHCR
Impact And Acchievements
- Organized workshops with employers to improve understanding of employing refugees and asylum-seekers.
- Published multilingual information materials on the right to work, providing practical guidance for refugees entering the labor market.
- Enhanced socio-economic inclusion of refugees through employment support initiatives.
Additional notes
The project emphasizes collaboration with local employers and leverages multilingual resources to address barriers faced by refugees in the labor market. It demonstrates a commitment to fostering meaningful socio-economic inclusion.
Documents and Attachments
Article
Official website of JRS in Croatia
