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“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.

The story of Tony Al Hazoury and his struggle for a decent life
Agriculture worker Lebanon

Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection

The story of Tony Al Hazoury and his struggle for a decent life

Youths across Jordan gain new skills through work-based learning
Jordanian and Syrian WBL-graduates are seen with officials from the ILO and implementing partners during their graduation ceremony in Jordan

Youths across Jordan gain new skills through work-based learning

Hundreds of Jordanian and Syrian youths celebrated the completion of their training programmes, provided by the ILO and Jordan River Foundation, as they prepare to enter the world of work with increased practical and technical skills.

Tackling water woes: ILO’s vocational training success in Kenya

Tackling water woes: ILO’s vocational training success in Kenya

With support from the Government and partners, ILO PROSPECTS introduced a skill development programme supporting maintenance of water sources and supply systems in a drought prone community of Garissa, Kenya. The first batch of trained Water System...

ILO empowers microfinance staff to promote financial literacy among hosts and refugees
Participants of the ILO Financial Education Training of trainers

ILO Social finance

ILO empowers microfinance staff to promote financial literacy among hosts and refugees

The cadre of trainers trained on ILO's renowned financial education curriculum will strengthen the capacity of financial service providers to educate hosts and refugees and improve their access to financial services.

No rest in old age. The story of Chawki Boustani, who is still farming at 91
old age farmer

Navigating hardship: Lebanon's agricultural workers in the absence of social protection

No rest in old age. The story of Chawki Boustani, who is still farming at 91

ILO and Shabelle Bank pilot innovative product for financial inclusion of hosts and forcibly displaced in Ethiopia
Group photo of participants at the new financial product named Aisha

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ILO and Shabelle Bank pilot innovative product for financial inclusion of hosts and forcibly displaced in Ethiopia

ILO drives the inclusion of hosts and refugees in Ethiopia's digital economy
The ILO and Government delegation present at the agreement signing ceremony.

Bridging digital divide

ILO drives the inclusion of hosts and refugees in Ethiopia's digital economy

The agreements signed between International Labour Organization and Ethiopian government authorities will promote employment and policy solutions for inclusion of hosts and refugees in country's expanding digital economy.

ILO SCORE makes strides in Jordan's agri-food sector

SCORE Training

ILO SCORE makes strides in Jordan's agri-food sector

Under ILO PROSPECTS in Jordan, ILO SCORE Training has been piloted across small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country's agri-food sector. This video highlights the changes that SCORE has brought about in one of its beneficiary SMEs....

ILO's Youth-to-Youth Fund to tackle youth unemployment in Ethiopia
Representatives of the youth led organizations at the competition in Addis Ababa

Meaningful youth engagement

ILO's Youth-to-Youth Fund to tackle youth unemployment in Ethiopia

Youth-led organizations in Ethiopia participated in a competition to secure financial and technical support for their proposals to promote decent work and economic inclusion of young people from the host and refugee communities.

Comprehensive Skills Training and Veterinary Services Elevate Lebanon's Dairy Farms for Decent Work

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Comprehensive Skills Training and Veterinary Services Elevate Lebanon's Dairy Farms for Decent Work

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...

Bridging the Skills Gap in Lebanon's Poultry Sector

Empowerment through skills development

Bridging the Skills Gap in Lebanon's Poultry Sector

The training programme, run by the ILO and AVSI Foundation, adopted a holistic approach, merging theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience for the enhancement of decent working conditions across the sector

Full and timely implementation of Iraq’s Pensions and Social Security Law critically needed
woman speaking at a conference

Full and timely implementation of Iraq’s Pensions and Social Security Law critically needed

A two-day seminar in Karbala by the Al-Nabaa Dialogue Forum and the ILO, funded by the EU, highlighted the importance of implementing Iraq’s newly enacted Retirement and Social Security Law for Workers.

ILO project provides financial support and education for Lebanon’s agricultural sector

ILO project provides financial support and education for Lebanon’s agricultural sector

The project incorporated financial education courses and business management trainings alongside a credit scheme providing financial support to farmers and farm workers.

The Youth Network Committee in Ethiopia ensure youth-responsive implementation of PROSPECTS activities
The youth network committee members in Ethiopia

Meaningful youth engagement

The Youth Network Committee in Ethiopia ensure youth-responsive implementation of PROSPECTS activities

The committee met for their third quarterly review meeting, visited an urban refugee settlement and learned about monitoring and evaluation techniques to support Advancing Meaningful Youth Engagement initiative of the ILO PROSPECTS programme.

The ILO, the Central Bank of Iraq and partners celebrate success of the financial Inclusion Initiative for MSMEs under the PROSPECTS...
Ammar Hamad Khalaf, Deputy Governor with the Central Bank of Iraq

The ILO, the Central Bank of Iraq and partners celebrate success of the financial Inclusion Initiative for MSMEs under the PROSPECTS...

Hundreds of loans have been disbursed to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing MSMEs through the project, contributing to the creation and retention of more than 1,200 job opportunities for Iraqi host communities and forcibly displaced people.

ILO's groundbreaking afforestation project in Kurdistan Region of Iraq boosts sustainable development and decent work
Chargé d'affaires at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Iraq Jacob Wiersma, ILO Country Coordinator for Iraq Maha Kattaa, and Governor of Duhok Ali Tatar.

ILO's groundbreaking afforestation project in Kurdistan Region of Iraq boosts sustainable development and decent work

The initiative, funded by the Government of the Netherlands under the PROSPECTS Partnership, aims to address climate challenges and create over 700 short-term jobs for local Iraqis, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and Syrian refugees.

Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience
A woman posing for camera

Our impact, their voices

Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience

Four enthusiastic Jordanian and Syrian youths who became part of the Green Job Search Clubs have shared their personal experiences with us. Tune in to the stories of Hadeel, Abdullah, Adham, and Mais, and join us in celebrating their achievements

ILO PROSPECTS Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) in Kenya
Students paving the fresh produce market with cobblestone in Turkana

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ILO PROSPECTS Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) in Kenya

In collaboration with the Turakana County Government in Kenya, ILO PROSPECTS supported paving of the Lodwar Fresh Produce Market using cobblestone technology generating jobs and providing apprenticeships to locals and refugees.