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Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries
group of ILO PROSPECTS programme stakeholders

Knowledge exchange study tour in Egypt for Job Search Club stakeholders from Arab countries

The visit enabled participants from Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon to exchange knowledge and best practices on their experience with the Job Search Club training programme by the PROSPECTS programme with funding from the Netherlands.

With ILO’s support refugee brothers build their dream business in Egypt
two young refugee entrepreneurs from egypt posing with their decoration products

With ILO’s support refugee brothers build their dream business in Egypt

By providing access to business development training and financial support, the ILO PROSPECTS programme in Egypt supported Mustafa and Muqueem, Syrian brothers and refugees in Egypt to start their own business and even generate employment.

“I am a resilient entrepreneur and a determined mother”
Beneficiary of ILO's SIYB training programme in Egypt standing in fornt of her shop

Our impact, their voices

“I am a resilient entrepreneur and a determined mother”

On International Women’s Day, we are sharing an inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Wegden, a Sudanese refugee in Egypt supported by ILO’s entrepreneurship development training programme.

Portraits from PROSPECTS - Visualizing change in host and refugee communities

Portraits from PROSPECTS - Visualizing change in host and refugee communities

Depicting stories of host and refugee individuals with improved self-reliance and resilience, an exhibition led by ILO PROSPECTS programme at the colonnade of ILO Headquarters will underpin ILO’s approaches promoting inclusive socio-economic growth...

ILO explores transformative private sector solutions in forced displacement contexts
Private sector representatives sharing their experience of engaging in the forced displacement contexts

ILO explores transformative private sector solutions in forced displacement contexts

Through a three-day knowledge-sharing event bringing together a wide range of partners, the ILO placed the spotlight on the importance of working closely with private sector actors in forced displacement with a collective vision for sustainable and...

Promoting social inclusion through art: Refugee and host community artists shine at 'Talents Beyond Borders'
Participants of the Talent Beyond Participants workshop receiving certification at the event

Promoting social inclusion through art: Refugee and host community artists shine at 'Talents Beyond Borders'

In Egypt, aspiring artists from the host and refugee communities were trained by experts and provided a platform to showcase their talents through the ILO PROSPECTS programme promoting social inclusion.

World Refugee Day Run and Exhibition: Uniting communities for hope and inclusion
Flag off of the World Refugee Day Run

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World Refugee Day Run and Exhibition: Uniting communities for hope and inclusion

The run and exhibition organized on the occasion of World Refugee Day in Egypt became a powerful expression of unity and inclusivity, with hosts and refugees demonstrating their support to a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

PROSPECTS Partnership unites for World Refugee Day Run and Exhibition
Flag off of the World Refugee Day Run

World Refugee Day 2023

PROSPECTS Partnership unites for World Refugee Day Run and Exhibition

This year to commemorate World Refugee Day, PROSPECTS Partners including the Netherlands, IFC, ILO, UNHCR and UNICEF jointly organized a run and an exhibition to demonstrate power of inclusion of refugees.

“Having my own business makes me feel like a queen”
Al Batool showcasing the Sudanese incense sticks from her business

Our impact, their voices

“Having my own business makes me feel like a queen”

Training on entrepreneurship and access to seed funding has helped Al Batool, a Sudanese refugee in Egypt, to start her own business and gain some financial independence.

ILO facilitates discussions on promotion of decent work for refugees in Egypt
Representatives of the Government of Egypt, the ILO, the AUC and the Embassy of the Netherlands at the workshop.

National Workshop in Egypt

ILO facilitates discussions on promotion of decent work for refugees in Egypt

At a national level workshop, main findings of the ILO's recent baseline study on the access of refugees and asylum seekers to the labour market were discussed with key influencers.

“It was my dream to have a family business and I am happy to have fulfilled it”
Nashwa shows her recent yield of mushrooms

Our impact, their voices

“It was my dream to have a family business and I am happy to have fulfilled it”

A Syrian refugee in Egypt credits ILO’s business development programmes for providing her with courage to come over challenges and restart her business.

Overcoming barriers to inclusion to stitch together a dream
young woman in hospital

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Overcoming barriers to inclusion to stitch together a dream

Hearing impairment did not discourage Al Naseem, a Sudanese refugee living in Egypt for over 9 years, from acquiring tailoring skills and pursue her dream of starting her own business.

The ILO and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) join forces to support youth and refugees in Greater Cairo
Factory

Press release

The ILO and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) join forces to support youth and refugees in Greater Cairo

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) have signed an agreement to implement the apprenticeship programme for Egyptian youth and refugee communities in Greater Cairo.

Job Search Clubs in Egypt boosted by training facilitators
Training of facilitators rolled out by ILO PROSPECTS Egypt

Job Search Clubs in Egypt boosted by training facilitators

Two Training of facilitators rolled-out by ILO PROSPECTS Egypt as part of its efforts to strengthen Job Search Clubs in three targeted governorates.

Assisting refugees and host communities in Egypt to turn their skills into careers
Skills lab

Assisting refugees and host communities in Egypt to turn their skills into careers

ILO PROSPECTS Egypt in collaboration with Skilllab, a social start-up based in the Netherlands, and the Association of Businessmen in Alexandria (ABA), is piloting a skills-profiling application allowing refugees and host communities to assess and...