Experiences

Iraq

Where traumatised women and men find help

Opening up, speaking about your experiences and gaining confidence: a GMAC workshop gave returnees the opportunity to do just that. It also included discussion of trauma and gender-specific challenges.

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Iraq

“Returning is a big step”

Redar, 34, is an advisor at the GMAC in Erbil. He talks here about how returnees can benefit from GMAC services.

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Albania

A 4-step guide to simplify your job search

The process of searching for employment involves multiple stages that are vital and intricate. Often, individuals lack the necessary understanding of the most effective job search methods. To support you in the process, we have produced a series of videos that concentrate on the four primary steps of finding a new job.

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Serbia

Self-employment in Serbia: therapist Jelena is establishing her own practice

My name is Jelena. I’m 36 years old and have two sons. One of them suffers from autism, and I supported and cared for him myself for many years. This made me realise that I can also help other people.

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Kosovo

Self-employed as a carpenter in Kosovo

Qendrim is now successfully self-employed after returning to Kosovo. DIMAK helped him to turn his vocational dream into reality.

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Pakistan

Self employed electrician in Jhelum

I now run my own business in Pakistan thanks to the training courses and resources offered by the PGFRC centre. I am delighted to be near my family again.

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Pakistan

The right recipe for success

I came back to Pakistan in 2018 after spending some time abroad. I wanted to be with my family again. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre – PGFRC – enabled me to take part in a cookery course. That formed the basis for the snack van that I’m now running successfully.

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Senegal

Comic describing a successful career in Germany and in Senegal

The comic volume “Sara” tells the story of a young Senegalese woman’s successful and regular migration.

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Albania

Working in the hotel industry

Working in a hotel offers great job prospects for many Albanians. The country is attracting ever more tourists – but there’s a shortage of trained personnel. Artan and Sidorela took part in an eight-week intensive training course.

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Morocco

Sandals as a route to success

I spent 10 years in Europe. Then I left because my family needed me. Back in Morocco, the EIMA helped me to start my own business. Now my father, my brother and I produce sandals that we sell.

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