Experiences

Nigeria

Return to Nigeria: a new chance with own trading company

Christopher returned to Nigeria because he had no prospects in Germany. The Nigerian-German Centre helped him set up his shop for spare parts for cars.

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Ghana

Ghana: successful training in drone flights, photography and graphic design

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development is mostly keen to reach women with its drone and camera training courses. The participants are delighted – especially with their new job prospects.

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Ghana

Ghana: migration training for traditional opinion leaders

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development has provided training to traditional and religious opinion leaders concerning all aspects of migration. They are important conversational partners for many people in Ghana.

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Iraq

How women in Iraq can become self-employed

Returning to your country of origin isn’t always easy. Yet support from the GMAC and its partner organisation Heartland Alliance International enables women to establish their own businesses in Iraq. This is also what returnees Nahlah and Ahlam experienced. These two women are running successful online businesses in Baghdad respectively selling clothing and cosmetics.

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Ghana

Returning to Ghana: Richard works as a self-employed baker in his dream job

Returning to Ghana was not easy for Richard. But the team at the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) gave him professional and psychosocial support. After retraining, he was able to successfully open his own bakery business.

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Ghana

"My childhood dream has come true, now I'm a make-up artist"

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hairdresser Cecilia worked as a street vendor. A referral from the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and reintegration meant that she continued her professional development and changed her life.

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Pakistan

Solar energy as a future profession

Anyone looking for a professional opportunity in solar technology in Pakistan can take part in a training course organised by the PGFRC. 20 participants made use of this offer – and already have clear ideas for their future.

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Pakistan

Giving something back to young people

I spent 3 years working as an electrician in Saudi Arabia. But I wasn’t earning enough and I missed my family. So I returned to Pakistan in 2018. A PGFRC training course enabled me to become self-employed.

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Germany

Working together to make migration safer

The advisory centres will in future be providing more information on regular migration to Germany, Europe and within the respective region. The centre in the Ghanaian capital Accra is making a start.

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Ghana

The Ghanaian-European Centre relies on team spirit and teamwork

The Ghanaian-European Centre (GEC) had invited people to attend an event on International Migrants Day. Its main focus was the role of the community. People who had been assisted by the GEC were able to present their products and talk about their experiences at an associated trade fair.

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