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Our centres in Iraq

We support you free of charge on your way to new job prospects, in Iraq or abroad. We also provide individual advice and support if you have returned to Iraq from another country.

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Erbil
Baghdad

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The German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GMAC) welcomes you. After returning to Iraq from abroad, you can get information and individual advice on the following topics: 

  • Job search and applications
  • Job opportunities and training in Iraq
  • Business start-up

We also offer advice for persons who are interested in moving abroad to work or to further your qualification.

Insights into our work

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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“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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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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“We offer the opportunity for a new beginning”

Selar is an advisor at the GMAC in Erbil. Here she talks about the daily routine her work provides.

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“Get informed as early as possible”

Kalie is an advisor at the Iraqi-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration in Iraq (GMAC). In the interview, she explains what her job entails and which kind of outcome makes her happy.

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Contributing my experiences from Germany to Iraq

My name is Taif. I’m 35 years old and married with two sons. I wanted to find a safe life for my family and to develop our career prospects in Germany. But we weren’t granted a residence permit. Back in Iraq, however, we’ve found what we were looking for. Some start-up assistance enabled me to open a car repair workshop.

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Successful return

My name is Zanko and I was born in Erbil in 1986. I left for Germany in 2017, because I wanted to get ahead in my career. During my time there, however, I realised what's really important in life. I returned to Iraq and now run my own car maintenance service.

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Useful Links

  • Job Opportunities in Iraq:
    If you’re looking for job opportunities in Iraq, visit the job portal at ngosjobs-bids.com.

  • Learn German with Goethe-Institut Irak:
    Interested in learning German? Explore the courses offered by the Goethe-Institut angeboten werden.

  • Study in Germany with DAAD:
    Are you thinking of studying in Germany? Discover your possibilities and find valuable information on the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

  • All about immigrating to Germany:
    Would you like to live and work in Germany? Make it in Germany provides information about entry and visa procedures, finding jobs, and life in Germany.

Country experiences

Starting over with cucumbers and radishes

After our return, my wife and I started all over again: growing vegetables is now our future.

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Contributing my experiences from Germany to Iraq

Establishing my own workshop has transformed my life.

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Back to family

I went to Germany to get ahead in my career. Discover why I'm living in Erbil again and how I managed to return.

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Satisfaction on the menu

My name is Bilal. After the financial crisis, I left Iraq and went to Germany in 2015. I wanted to find a better life there. I arrived in Germany after 12 days of travelling without proper meals or accommodation. My hope was to discover a solution to my problems.

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Success as a hairdresser in Erbil

My name is Bestoon; I'm 32 years old and come from Erbil in Iraq. I am married and have two children. We all went together to Germany in 2018, because the situation in Iraq was very difficult for us. But we didn't have a great time in Germany either. Today we're back in Erbil and I have a new career. Now I'm a hairdresser.

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Our centres in Pakistan

We'll inform you of your opportunities for migrating to Germany and Europe or within the region - to help you find work or improve your skills. You can also contact us if you've returned to Pakistan. We can support you with looking for a job or starting a business, for example. 

The advice given by our centre is available to everyone. It is free of charge, confidential and without obligation.

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Here you can choose a location for the consultation:

Islamabad
Lahore

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The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) welcomes you. You can get information and individual advice on the following topics:

  • Regular migration to Germany/EU
  • Job opportunities and training in Pakistan
  • Business start-up
  • Psychosocial support and help in emergency situations

We also arrange trainings on various topics:

  • Job search for Germany/EU and regional countries
  • Vocational Training
  • Hospitality Sector
  • Digital skills

Insights into our work

Finding a profession with a future

Struggling to rebuild his life after returning to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, Atif found new hope through a Solar Photovoltaic installation training. Today, he has not only regained financial stability but is also contributing to a sustainable future in the country’s growing energy sector.

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Training for rural women entrepreneurs: "I am working on my first website"

The internet, social media and digital tools offer many opportunities for women entrepreneurs. In Pakistan's provinces, however, they often lack the necessary knowledge and access. A PGFRC training shows them what tools they can use and how to use them to attract more clients and customers and grow their business.  

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New opportunities for vulnerable groups

For the first time, the PGFRC is offering targeted programmes for vulnerable groups. The programmes include training that prepares budding entrepreneurs for self-employment. The Culinary Arts Training, for example, goes far beyond cooking.

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More than sewing: Self-employed as a tailor in Pakistan

Thanks to the PGFRC, women in Pakistan can train to become tailors. In the course, the participants also learn how to become self-employed.

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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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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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Answers to the most important questions about finding a job

Whether you are looking for a job, want to learn new skills or take the next step in your career – the Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Center (PGFRC) is here to support you. We are happy to give you advice – regardless of whether you have recently come back home or you have always lived in Pakistan. Below, you will find answers to the most important questions about job searches and job placement.

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Finding new opportunities through photography

Learning a new profession or starting your own business is something many people dream of. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) helps turn dreams into reality. It cooperates with partner organisations to run vocational training courses, including for instance a one-month photography course. A glimpse behind the scenes.

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A training course for a career in catering

Learning a new profession and starting your own business is something many people dream of. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) provides help, including a culinary arts training course.

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Standing on my own two feet with the rickshaw  

When I returned to Pakistan after several years, I was very worried about how to feed my family. But then I had a business idea - and got support. Now I have a stable income. One of my dreams has been fulfilled.

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A new start with a training course in motorbike mechanics

Learning a new profession and starting your own business is something many people dream of. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) helps by providing a training course in motorbike mechanics.

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Guidance on starting a business

A business training course gave prospective entrepreneurs some important insights and tips.

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Finally back with my family

A training programme taught me how to manage my own taxi business.

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“No one with mental health problems has to be alone”

Isolation, conflicts, existential anxieties: many returnees require psychosocial support. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) is well attuned to these needs.

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We’ll stay in touch!

We help people to find a job and reintegrate into society once they have come back here. Our assistance can take many different forms because the services we and our partners provide include training, further qualification, job placement and psychosocial support.

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Supporting women to make a new start

Nighat Aziz is an advisor at the Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) and the central contact person for women and persons in need. Together with the centre's partner organisations, she addresses their specific requirements.

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“Offering the right service for each individual”

Dr Mansoor Zaib Khan is head of the Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC). In a short interview he speaks about the services offered by the centre and about what motivates him personally.

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Useful Links

  • Job Opportunities in Pakistan:
    If you’re looking for job opportunities in Pakistan, visit the job portal Rozee.pk.

  • Learn German with Goethe-Institut Pakistan:
    Interested in learning German? Explore the courses offered by the Goethe-Institut.

  • Study in Germany with DAAD:
    Are you thinking of studying in Germany? Discover your possibilities and find valuable information on the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

  • All about immigrating to Germany:
    Would you like to live and work in Germany? Make it in Germany provides information about entry and visa procedures, finding jobs, and life in Germany.

Country experiences

Fiza’s journey: New opportunities through skill development

After finishing her higher secondary education, Fiza was struggling to find a job. Looking for guidance, she turned to the Pakistan-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC). With the support and training she received, Fiza is now working at a renowned university in Pakistan as a front desk officer.

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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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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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Successful as a self-employed bricklayer

I spent eight years working in Germany to provide a better life for my family. But I missed them, so I came back home. I had no idea at first how to find my feet again. I’m now self-employed as a bricklayer thanks to the PGFRC.

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A future as an electrician

I spent many years working abroad as an electrician, but I missed my family. When I came back to Pakistan in 2018, I wasn’t initially earning enough. A friend told me about the services offered by the PGFRC. And that’s how my new start began.

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Success as a photographer in Punjab

I came back to my family in Pakistan during the corona pandemic. The PGFRC helped me to start my own business as a photographer. My photo studio is now very successful.

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A happy shop owner in Pakistan

The support provided by the Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre means I’m now successfully running my own business.

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Standing on my own two feet with the rickshaw

When I returned to Pakistan after several years, I was very worried about how to feed my family. But then I had a business idea - and got support. Now I have a stable income. One of my dreams has been fulfilled.

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Finally back with my family

A training programme taught me how to manage my own taxi business.

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A new life with his own fabric shop

My wife and I have continued to run our business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A versatile businessman

The advice and help I got from the PGFRC made it possible for me to get my business up and running not long after I returned.

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Successful with fast food

I run my own restaurant in my home town. Thanks to some important support, I can constantly develop my business and so also cope with crises.

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Entrepreneurial spirit and tradition

I’ve set up a fabric business with assistance from PCFRC. My marketing includes using social media.

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Pakistan

Finding a profession with a future

Struggling to rebuild his life after returning to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, Atif found new hope through a Solar Photovoltaic installation training. Today, he has not only regained financial stability but is also contributing to a sustainable future in the country’s growing energy sector.

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Jordanien

Orientation thanks to counselling and information

Fadi is one of many people in Jordan who dream of a career abroad. He used to think that vocational training in Germany was out of reach for him. This changed thanks to the support of the German-Jordanian Centre for Labour Mobility (GJC).

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Tunisia

Forsa-Street 2024: Promoting Careers of Young Tunisians

On 29 October, the Tunisian-German Centre for Migration and Development (CTA) organised the fifth edition of Forsa-Street in Tunis, an event that brought together young Tunisians to explore career opportunities in Tunisia and abroad.

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Pakistan

Fiza’s journey: New opportunities through skill development

After finishing her higher secondary education, Fiza was struggling to find a job. Looking for guidance, she turned to the Pakistan-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC). With the support and training she received, Fiza is now working at a renowned university in Pakistan as a front desk officer.

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Ghana

Andrew gains work experiences as IT-specialist in Germany

Andrew from Ghana dreams of starting his own SAP consulting firm in Ghana. His journey first leads him to Germany to gain relevant work experience.

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Nigeria

Emmanuel received a scholarship to study in Germany

After completing his bachelor's degree, Emmanuel found himself with limited career opportunities. Seeking guidance, he approached the Nigerian-German Center for Migration and Development (NGC). Now, he is furthering his education at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences, supported by a scholarship

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Nigeria

‘When you train a woman, you train the community’

The Nigerian-German Centre for Migration and Development (NGC) focuses on reaching women with its service offerings. Eseosa Okuku explains how the NGC does this and why it is so important.

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Gambia

Finding work in The Gambia through training: Kaddy is a welder

I’m Kaddy. I originally wanted to become a journalist, but now I’m a welder. I’m proud of my profession. It was the right decision to use practical training to learn something useful.

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Egypt

Job application training in Egypt: Noha`s first steps into the labour market

Noha wanted to make a fresh start in Cairo. But the big city, far away from her family, overwhelmed her. She couldn't find a job and felt lost. A further education programme enabled her to find new self-confidence and prepare for a job: With job application training but also with opportunities to get to know herself better. Today, Noha is happy - and proud.

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Morocco

The dream of starting a business becomes reality

Chaimae has turned her vocational dream into reality after returning to Morocco: the Moroccan-German Information Centre on Migration and Vocational Integration supported her in opening a hairdressing salon.

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Morocco

Starting a business in Morocco: Mouhcine becomes self-employed

After 10 years in Europe, Mouhcine took the risk of returning to Morocco – where he fulfilled his dream of becoming self-employed. Learn here about the support he received with starting a business in his home country of heritage. It is now successfully producing shoes and sandals.

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Tunisia

Tunisia: How I became an independent woman

I returned to Tunisia with my family after 8 years in Germany. The advice and support I received from the CTA enabled me to start a new chapter in my life. Now I’m happy and run a shop selling stationery.

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Tunisia

Tunisia: My workshop is giving me a new lease of life

I returned to Tunisia after 11 years in Europe. The advice and support provided by the CTA enabled me to fulfil my dream of starting my own business in Tunisia.

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Tunisia

New start as a livestock breeder in Tunisia

I emigrated from Tunisia to Europe in search of a better life. But I wasn’t happy there, so I returned to Tunisia. Support from the CTA enabled me to fulfil my dream and start a business breeding livestock.

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Nigeria

Digital and Social Media Marketing

New web-based training (WBT) on Atingi helps participants to explore how to market a business on social channels. Available in English and free of charge.

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Pakistan

Training for rural women entrepreneurs: "I am working on my first website"

The internet, social media and digital tools offer many opportunities for women entrepreneurs. In Pakistan's provinces, however, they often lack the necessary knowledge and access. A PGFRC training shows them what tools they can use and how to use them to attract more clients and customers and grow their business.

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Ghana

Children and single mothers come first

Kwaku Yeboah is a counsellor at the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) in Accra. In this interview, he talks about how the GEC team supports families who have returned to Ghana.

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Kosovo

Kosovo: The path to becoming a self-employed seamstress

Aferdita has turned her passion into a profession. Thanks to the support of DIMAK, she successfully runs her own tailoring business.

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Serbia

How Milica is starting a new life after spending time in a detention centre

Milica’s start in life was very difficult. Support from DIMAK enabled this young Serbian woman to undergo training, with psychosocial services helping her to make a new start in life. She is now mentoring children and young people in difficult situations. And she writes poems about her experiences and feelings. Here she reports on her impressive progress.

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Pakistan

More than sewing: Self-employed as a tailor in Pakistan

Thanks to the PGFRC, women in Pakistan can train to become tailors. In the course, the participants also learn how to become self-employed.

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Pakistan

New opportunities for vulnerable groups

For the first time, the PGFRC is offering targeted programmes for vulnerable groups. The programmes include training that prepares budding entrepreneurs for self-employment. The Culinary Arts Training, for example, goes far beyond cooking.

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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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Ghana

Job training for young people and returnees in rural Ghana

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development is offering intensive training courses in rural regions. The “Sprinter Project” supports young people and returnees with their new start in the Ghanaian job market.

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Pakistan

Successful as a self-employed bricklayer

I spent eight years working in Germany to provide a better life for my family. But I missed them, so I came back home. I had no idea at first how to find my feet again. I’m now self-employed as a bricklayer thanks to the PGFRC.

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Gambia

A trade fair in The Gambia helps with making useful contacts

The trade fair for young women and men in The Gambia’s agricultural and tourism sector is an important stage and networking venue. The Gambian-German Advisory Centre supported entrepreneurs with their presentation.

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Egypt

New knowledge brings better career prospects

Electrical and mechanical engineering are the focus of training courses and training for employment programs offered by the EGC through Siemens Energy. Up-to-date qualifications improve people’s opportunities on the labour market. A participant and a trainer talk about their experiences.

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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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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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Tunisia

Giving women hope for a good life

The “Amal” association cooperates closely with the German-Tunisian Centre. Their common objective: advising, supporting and training women in difficult situations.

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Gambia

Building a future in The Gambia through educational mobility

Studying abroad is a dream for many young people in The Gambia. Clients attending an event at Westfield Junction, Serrekunda were given information on the various options, scholarships and application procedures.

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Pakistan

A future as an electrician

I spent many years working abroad as an electrician, but I missed my family. When I came back to Pakistan in 2018, I wasn’t initially earning enough. A friend told me about the services offered by the PGFRC. And that’s how my new start began.

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Egypt

Egypt: 14 new locations for training events nationwide

The Egyptian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (EGC) has opened 14 new spaces for training in many regions of the country.

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Ghana

“We want to sell organic cosmetics all over the world”

Robert and Yvonne have succeeded in making a fresh start with an organic cosmetics company. The Ghanaian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC) has supported the couple on this path.

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Ghana

Protecting the environment: one reusable bag at a time!

My company combats pollution caused by plastic. We produce bags that can be re-used multiple times. The GGC helped me to start my business.

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Serbia

My new start in Serbia

Twice now I’ve emigrated to Germany and then returned to Serbia. Thanks to DIMAK, I’ve finally found an opportunity in Serbia. Things are now a lot better for my family and me, even if it's not easy.

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Gambia

“Showing people that they aren’t alone”

The coordinator of the Gambian-German Advisory Centre talks about its diverse range of services to help people make a new start.

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Serbia

A place for children and young people

Supporting children and young people is one of the priorities of DIMAK’s work in Serbia. The Center for Youth Integration is a significant partner in doing this.

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Serbia

From the streets to a better life

Albert was a street kid. It took a lot of staying power and support from the Center for Youth Integration for him to attend college and move into an apartment, but now he’s working in catering and has big plans for his daughter.

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Nigeria

“I’ve achieved something amazing through my fashion business”

The Nigerian-German Centre helped me when I was in a difficult situation. Now I’m self-employed and proud of my own shop.

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Germany

Helping women with their return – for 30 years

For its anniversary, SOLWODI (Solidarity with Women in Distress) is placing the spotlight on the women who receive advice and support from the organisation. An interview regarding a special exhibition and Return in Dignity.

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Morocco

“Natural cosmetics is my vocation”

Karima came back to Morocco after 10 years abroad. She started to produce natural cosmetics. Help from EIMA meant she could develop her micro business. And she still has many plans for the future.

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Ghana

Ghana Job Fair with a focus on green issues

The Ghana Job Fair had a focus on green issues this year. Several thousand people visited the various locations over the four days of the fair - all looking for jobs, new ideas and training options.

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Ghana

"Things improved for me after the job fair".

After graduating, Matilda dreamed of having a job in the media industry. When this wish didn’t come true, the job fair in Ghana encouraged her to start her own business.

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Morocco

A new start with a hairdressing salon

I had to come back to Morocco after a few years in Europe. Help from EIMA meant I could open my own, modern hairdressing salon. I’m now devoting myself to something I love.

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Kosovo

Finding a dream job at the job fair

This is where you can start a career. People looking for jobs and companies in Kosovo can get together again at a job fair in November 2022 – both in person and online.

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Ghana

Machining metal, making dreams come true

Frederick has become self-employed after coming back to Ghana. He was helped to do this with support from the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC), among others. Today he’s continuing his training in his specialist welding company. Frederick is optimistic about the future.

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Morocco

Success with my grocery shop

It wasn’t easy being back in Morocco. A lot had changed since I left the country as a young boy. But the EIMA really helped me to open my own grocery shop. Now I have a loyal customer base.

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Iraq

“Together we’ll find a solution”

The Iraqi-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GMAC) in Baghdad provides the best possible psychosocial counselling to help returnees. In an interview, health advisor Ali explains how that works. He sees it as extremely important that people feel comfortable with him.

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Egypt

“Programming lets me look at the world from a different perspective”

Whether a novice or already advanced – the Egyptian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration offers programming courses for anyone who is interested. Music teacher Nancy reports in an interview about her experiences on the computer.

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Gambia

Successful job fair and careers day in The Gambia

Contacts with companies, careers advice, tips on the best training, promotion of employment and raising awareness of different opportunities in The Gambia: all of these were the focal point of the job fair on the campus of Gambia College. More than 1,000 participants benefited from these opportunities.

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Pakistan

Success as a photographer in Punjab

I came back to my family in Pakistan during the corona pandemic. The PGFRC helped me to start my own business as a photographer. My photo studio is now very successful.

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Serbia

Two women fruit growers join forces

Jasmina and Milica became self-employed fruit growers to make a better life for themselves and their families in Serbia. The German Information Centre on Migration, Training and Employment (DIMAK) helped these two women.

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Albania

Empowered for a new start in Tirana

Exclusion, migration, domestic abuse: Ana had a lot of problems to overcome. Help from the DIMAK information centre meant that this Albanian woman was given psychosocial counselling after her return and was able to start a new career in a call centre.

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Albania

Talent leads to opening a hair salon

Majlinda already had the talent, dedication and ambition to be a hairdresser. After her return to Albania and with some help, she was able to fulfil her dream of having her own hairdressing salon.

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Germany

Serbia: eight new advisory centres nationwide

The "hotspot" centres are in Novi Pazar, Kraljevo, Bor, Novi Sad, Kruševac, Niš, Subotica and Vranje.

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Kosovo

Self-employed with my own dry lining business

I returned to Kosovo and now run my own dry lining business. The DIMAK and its other partners helped me with my start-up. I’m positive about the future and glad that I came back.

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Germany

Advisory centre officially opened

With an opening ceremony, the GGAC in Serrekunda opened its doors to those seeking advice.

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Gambia

A future career for young people

Together with the GTTI, the GGAC is offering young people in Gambia a 9-month training course, which is intended to improve their career prospects. It prepares them for jobs in the welding industry, construction and the solar technology sector.

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Serbia

Priority is given to children and single mothers

Ivana Ristićević advises people from the local population and returnees from all communities at the German Information Centre on Migration, Training and Employment (DIMAK) in Belgrade.

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Tunisia

Digital leap into the job market

Thousands of women and men made direct contact with potential employers at the first digital job fair in Tunisia. It was a great success for both sides.

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Nigeria

On the way to stardom

Learning from role models and making contacts - this extraordinary opportunity has been offered to young artists through the art master class “Made-In-Nigeria”.

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Kosovo

“We help children to cope with changes”

It’s not just adults who come back to Kosovo after spending longer periods abroad. Families, and especially their children, often find this hugely challenging. The German Information Centre for Migration, Vocational Training and Career (DIMAK) in Pristina offers support to everyone. Ramadan Islami, a DIMAK coordinator, explained more in an interview.

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Pakistan

Hard work is rewarded

I worked in a company that had to close down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So I started an online retail outlet selling traditional clothing. My business has become a success thanks to the help that I was given by the Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre.

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Pakistan

Searching for better opportunities

I’ve found what I am looking for: I’m self-employed as a driver in my home country. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre helped me to find this opportunity.

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Nigeria

Young entrepreneurs win new customers

Soap, shoes, food – these were just some of the products on offer that were available to buy at the two markets in Lagos and Abuja. The Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration organises these markets for its former course participants.

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Pakistan

Tailored support for successful self-employment

I went to Germany to be able to support my family. My mother became ill, so I decided to come back. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) helped me to open a tailor shop.

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Serbia

“Now I earn a decent wage”

Where can I find a job? This is a question which troubles many people in the area around the town of Vladičin Han such as seasonal worker Dejan. Support from the German Information Centre on Migration, Training and Employment (DIMAK) helped him find the right path.

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Pakistan

A happy shop owner in Pakistan

The support provided by the Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre means I’m now successfully running my own business.

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Germany

Together we create opportunities

Reintegration specialists are collaborating closely in Munich to enable women and men to make the best possible new start in their country of origin.

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Pakistan

Finding new opportunities through photography

Learning a new profession or starting your own business is something many people dream of. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) helps turn dreams into reality. It cooperates with partner organisations to run vocational training courses, including for instance a one-month photography course. A glimpse behind the scenes.

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Pakistan

A training course for a career in catering

Learning a new profession and starting your own business is something many people dream of. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) provides help, including a culinary arts training course.

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Pakistan

A new start with a training course in motorbike mechanics

Learning a new profession and starting your own business is something many people dream of. The Pakistani-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC) helps by providing a training course in motorbike mechanics.

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Tunisia

Success as a digital marketing manager

Support from the German-Tunisian Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration enabled me to qualify in a completely new field of work – and find a job straight away.

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Tunisia

Success through agriculture in Tunisia

Agripreneur 3.0 aims to motivate young people from rural areas of Tunisia like Oeurfeli to become agricultural entrepreneurs.

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Serbia

Making start-ups fit for the future

Anyone founding a start-up has a lot to consider and some obstacles to overcome. The German Information Centre on Migration, Training and Employment (DIMAK) and its partner organisations help young companies in Serbia to do just that.

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Pakistan

Standing on my own two feet with the rickshaw

When I returned to Pakistan after several years, I was very worried about how to feed my family. But then I had a business idea - and got support. Now I have a stable income. One of my dreams has been fulfilled.

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Kosovo

“Kosovo – a country with lots of potential for its people to develop.”

We provide our clients with very individual advice on training, starting their own business or employment. Kosovo is an aspiring country with good job opportunities.

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Serbia

Firmly established as a physiotherapist

I received help in 2019 to open a physiotherapy practice in Serbia. I’m really happy now. You can also realise your ambitions in your own country.

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Germany

“Taking the time to reassure women”

The organisation SOLWODI ("Solidarity with Women in Distress"), a partner of GIZ, advises and accompanies women who have experienced human trafficking, forced prostitution or relationship violence. Read here about the most important questions in counselling.

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Egypt

“I’ve found my vocation – teaching German”

The Egyptian-German Center assisted me with choosing my career and helped me to improve my chances of getting a job.

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Pakistan

Finally back with my family

A training programme taught me how to manage my own taxi business.

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Nigeria

"Precisely tailored to the person"

Coach Gildas Bagné, who works for Social Impact’s StartHope@Home project, helps returnees develop a business idea and a business plan for a fresh start in their country of origin. He plans each coaching individually to achieve maximum impact.

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Pakistan

A new life with his own fabric shop

My wife and I have continued to run our business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pakistan

A versatile businessman

The advice and help I got from the PGFRC made it possible for me to get my business up and running not long after I returned.

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Gambia

The goal: entrepreneurial thinking

Participants in a training course organised by the Deutsche Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation gained new knowledge and new confidence. Here, four of them tell us how their businesses can take off successfully.

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Ghana

Strengthened for the next step

Conversations with potential employers, workshops on important career issues, and above all plenty of encouragement: impressions from the Ghana Job Fair 2021.

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Kosovo

New drive for a life as a farmer

The help I received meant I could start over again as a farmer.

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Nigeria

Successful as “Mama Fish”

The knowledge I gained from a training course in fish farming meant I could set up my own company.

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Nigeria

Now that I’m a fashion designer, I’m leaving the past

My sister and I set up our own fashion label in my native Nigeria.

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Serbia

Virtual job fairs – a format with a future

Getting to know your future employer online – virtual job fairs make it possible. The German Information Centres for Migration, Vocational Training and Career (DIMAK) in Serbia and Albania also use this format. In a joint interview, Marija Brankovic from DIMAK Serbia and Earli Shima from DIMAK Albania talk about their experiences with virtual job fairs and the challenges and opportunities of the concept.

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Germany

“Trust is our most important currency”

What is the main focus of your conversations with returnees? Markus Fiebiger from Zentrale Rückkehrberatung Südbayern (ZRB – Central Return Counselling for Southern Bavaria) in Mühldorf talks about his team’s work.

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Albania

Using a traditional craft to make a future for myself

Training in how to start a business enabled me to turn my hobby into a career.

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Iraq

“Get informed as early as possible”

Kalie is an advisor at the Iraqi-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration in Iraq (GMAC). In the interview, she explains what her job entails and which kind of outcome makes her happy.

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Iraq

Starting over with cucumbers and radishes

After our return, my wife and I started all over again: growing vegetables is now our future.

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Pakistan

Successful with fast food

I run my own restaurant in my home town. Thanks to some important support, I can constantly develop my business and so also cope with crises.

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Iraq

“We offer the opportunity for a new beginning”

Selar is an advisor at the GMAC in Erbil. Here she talks about the daily routine her work provides.

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Nigeria

Responsible advice given as equals

The Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC) advises people who are seeking new opportunities. This sometimes involves them having to confront their own experiences from the past – and here too the NGC team provides counselling.

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Pakistan

Guidance on starting a business

A business training course gave prospective entrepreneurs some important insights and tips.

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Ghana

We started our business as a married couple

My wife and I have opened two grocery stores in Ghana. It was a difficult journey to get to this point, but we managed it together.

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Morocco

My new start at an organic nursery

I have created a little green world in my home village in Morocco. It allows me to earn a living and is my contribution towards sustainability.

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Tunisia

Seeing the whole person

Many people make their way to Europe from the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax in the hope of a better life. Advisor Oussema from the German-Tunisian Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (CTA) reveals some alternatives to migration.

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Pakistan

Entrepreneurial spirit and tradition

I’ve set up a fabric business with assistance from PCFRC. My marketing includes using social media.

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Nigeria

Starting over as a baker

Three participants of an apprenticeship in bakery and confectionery talk about their experiences.

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Iraq

Contributing my experiences from Germany to Iraq

Establishing my own workshop has transformed my life.

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Tunisia

New ideas for a traditional craft

Wool in organic quality for the weavers in my region – this idea brought me success.

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Pakistan

Supporting women to make a new start

Nighat Aziz is an advisor at the PGFRC and the central contact person for women and persons in need. Together with the centre's partner organisations, she addresses their specific requirements.

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Serbia

“My work gives me financial security”

I’ve successfully set up a cleaning service in Serbia.

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Morocco

My goal is to give young people an opportunity

I became self-employed as a logo designer in Morocco – a good decision that I hope will benefit others.

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Nigeria

Success in establishing a chicken farm

Now I’m now back living with my family in Nigeria and raising poultry. It is possible to achieve something here.

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Germany

Independent action

Helping women in difficult situations and empowering them: that’s the goal of human rights organisation Solwodi (Solidarity with Women in Distress). Solwodi is partnered with GIZ to assist women in Germany who are thinking of returning to their home country.

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Kosovo

Start-up assistance leads to self-employment

I now have my own hairdressing salon in Kosovo. It also offers career prospects for my children.

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Serbia

Happy to be home again

I found my new professional home in a beauty salon in Serbia. My path to get here was a long and difficult one.

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Ghana

The material from which new beginnings are fashioned

Samuel left Ghana in search of a better life in Europe. He has now returned to Ghana after a difficult last few years, and wants to establish a new livelihood in his home country. He began to carefully plan the operation of his own weaving mill even while he was still in Germany.

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Ghana

Encouraging exchange

Twice I left Ghana for Europe, twice I returned. Thanks to the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC) I now have an optimistic outlook for my future.

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Kosovo

Using my skills in my own country

Now I’m a carpenter fitting out entire restaurants. Only in a roundabout way did I find possibilities to be successful in my dream job.

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Nigeria

New start with a dream job

My route to Europe ended in Libya, but now my brother and I are running our own tailoring business in our home country of Nigeria.

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Germany

Knowledge gained

Anyone wanting to run a successful business requires commercial know-how. A course run by the Sparkassenstiftung shows how this knowledge can be gained in a playful manner.

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Tunisia

Taking the fast track towards working in tourism

Two state-run vocational colleges in Tunisia are teaching young women and men how to start their careers in catering and the hotel industry.

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Germany

New start with a transportable skill

Those who can demonstrate practical training in Germany have a much better chance of finding a job in their home country. That's why those interested in returning are for instance practising with scissors, hairdryers and dyes in Dinslaken.

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Albania

Breaking into the job market

A training program run by GIZ in Albania prepares young men and women for employment in the hotel industry, and successfully increases their chances of finding a job.

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Ghana

“I’ve come back home to help”

David Yaw-Mensah Tette is the director of the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (MIAC) in Accra. In a short interview he speaks about the work done by the centre and about what motivates him personally.

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Germany

Building bridges to enable people to return

Stefan Grünbaum is one of around 20 GIZ reintegration scouts spread across almost every state in Germany. They act as an interface between return counsellors in Germany and those working in the countries of origin.

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Germany

Plans for going back during the corona pandemic – questions and answers

Returning to your home country involves many questions even under normal circumstances. The corona pandemic adds completely new uncertainties. Here you can learn the most important facts about the situation at present. Eight questions and answers.

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Ghana

From footballer to baker

My dream of becoming a professional footballer in Europe was unrealistic. Now I have my own bakery in Ghana and can take good care of myself.

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Iraq

Back to family

I went to Germany to get ahead in my career. Discover why I'm living in Erbil again and how I managed to return.

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Albania

"DIMAK is now a well-known brand"

Openness and credibility have resulted in many people placing their trust in DIMAK over recent years. That's paying off now. Advisors Halisa Duka and Dorisa Lala talk about their work during the corona crisis.

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Nigeria

Making masks to earn a living – and to contain the pandemic

Cynthia was planning to open her own fashion store in Nigeria – then along came the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Cynthia is sewing face coverings, but this public order gives her some financial security even during the crisis.

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Germany

Integration into work is continuing, just differently

Training courses can't be held, departure is impossible – and labour markets in the countries of origin are facing pressure: the Newplacement International project has reinvented itself in the corona crisis. Four questions and answers.

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Ghana

Trust can also be established online

Ernestina Adu from the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC) talks about her work during the corona pandemic.

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Germany

We are creating an even stronger network of people

How StartHope@Home's business start-up advice is functioning during the corona pandemic.

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Serbia

My own IT company

Starting a company that focuses on internet marketing gives him hope: Emiliano has built a new future for himself in Serbia after returning from Germany. Today, he is planning to further expand the business and hire several new employees.

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Serbia

Using your own company to create new opportunities

My name is Saša. I was born in Kruševac in central Serbia and have returned there after several years in Germany. Because in the meantime I was able to start my own company in Serbia – something I'd always dreamed of doing. But I also received some support. This is my story:

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Ghana

The uncertainty was gone

My name is Naa; I'm 29 years old and come from Ghana. I used to work as an event manageress. In 2015, I went to Germany to start a master's degree course in Development Economics and International Studies. But it was clear to me from the start that I would return after I finished. I wanted to help my country develop. At the same time, I was uncertain how I could build a future there.

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Ghana

A new start in your own shop

My name is Derrick; I'm 29 years old and come from Ghana. I studied computer science, but couldn't find work in my home country. I came to Germany as a tourist in 2014, stayed there and worked in a restaurant. But my life was not as I had imagined it.

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Kosovo

A better future for my family

My name is Agim and I come from Kosovo. I used to work in the marble industry, but the pay was bad. The wages didn't allow me to support my family. So in 2015 I took my wife and three children to Germany. We applied for asylum.

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Morocco

An independent tailor shop in Morocco

My name is Said and I grew up in the Fès district in Morocco. That's where I learned tailoring. I had the feeling that opportunities would be better elsewhere, so in 2015 I first went to Turkey and then Greece. Eventually I ended up in Germany. At that time I was 30 years old and hoped to find work opportunities in Germany.

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Ghana

Exploiting opportunities in Ghana

I'm Kweku and I live in Ghana. After graduating from university, I initially considered emigrating. But with a little help I then actually found a job in Ghana. Now I'm making all sorts of plans for my future here in my homeland.

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Tunisia

New dreams in Tunisia

Hi, I'm Khaled. I’m 34 and I come from Tunisia. My family owns a fruit and vegetable outlet where I worked for a long time. But it was always my great dream to live in Europe. I made my way there in 2008 when I was 24 years old. Initially I spent a year in Italy. Then I travelled to Germany via France and Belgium.

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Serbia

Safety and a family

My name is Safet and I come from Serbia. After working in my homeland for a long time as an unskilled bricklayer and decorator, I tried my luck in Germany. Although it was difficult to find a job there. So I considered returning to Serbia. Then the decision was made for me. The German authorities deported me.

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Nigeria

My company, my future

My name is Jerry and I come from Nigeria. A scholarship enabled me to study engineering in the UK for a year in 2014. After that it became clear to me: I wanted to return to Nigeria and utilise my knowledge in my homeland.

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Morocco

Natural cosmetics from Morocco

My name is Yassine and I come from Morocco. I completed Islamic Studies in Fès, but couldn't find a job after graduating. Then I was fortunate to participate in training provided by the Promotion of Rural Youth Employment (PEJ) project.

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Iraq

Satisfaction on the menu

My name is Bilal. After the financial crisis, I left Iraq and went to Germany in 2015. I wanted to find a better life there. I arrived in Germany after 12 days of travelling without proper meals or accommodation. My hope was to discover a solution to my problems.

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Iraq

Success as a hairdresser in Erbil

My name is Bestoon; I'm 32 years old and come from Erbil in Iraq. I am married and have two children. We all went together to Germany in 2018, because the situation in Iraq was very difficult for us. But we didn't have a great time in Germany either. Today we're back in Erbil and I have a new career. Now I'm a hairdresser.

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Albania

Bakery skills with a future

My name is Igrita and I come from Albania. I emigrated to Germany with my husband and three daughters in January 2016. What did we want? A better life! It actually went well: my husband found work as a welder, I as a cleaner and the children attended school. They quickly learned German. Yet we missed our family, our friends and our culture in Albania. So we returned in January 2017.

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Albania

New job and renewed happiness in Albania

My name is Realf and I am 25 years old. I went to Germany in early 2018 and wanted to start a career there. But after five months I realised that would be difficult without a legal status. So I returned to my homeland, Albania – then completely new opportunities opened up for me there. What happened was that

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