Young trafficking survivor completes her technical studies and successfully enters the labour market
Joint efforts between the private sector and the National Industrial Work Training Service are bringing tangible results in the economic reintegration efforts led by the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations and the National Comprehensive Program for Family Well-Being
30 October 2023
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With technical assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Specialized Shelter (CARE) "Gracia," part of the National Comprehensive Family Welfare Program (INABIF), is actively promoting technical training and economic reintegration of young trafficking survivors.
Maritza*, one of these young survivors, completed her technical studies in textile printing at the National Training Service for Industrial Labor (SENATI).
Thanks to a scholarship generously provided by the employees of American Airlines, Maritza was able to pursue the course "Techniques and Processes of Textile Printing" and secure a position in a workshop dedicated to clothing production. Prior to this, she received training in financial management and entrepreneurship through the ILO methodologies of Financial Education and Gender (GET Ahead). This will enable her to establish a business, ensuring financial autonomy after aging out of "Gracia" CARE.
Throughout her training, Maritza discovered her passion for T-shirt prints and developed a business plan. She actively participated in Youth Entrepreneurship Fairs organized by INABIF, with support from private companies associated with CONFIEP and the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).
"The ILO congratulates Maritza for this achievement and we applaud the efforts of the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations for making it possible. It is a great step in the reintegration process that must continue to be promoted so that more young people like Maritza can move forward and inspire many more adolescents who have suffered situations of exploitation," said Karina Jensen, technical coordinator of the project "Partnerships in Action to End Child Trafficking in Peru".
Jensen also highlighted the crucial support from private companies such as American Airlines and SENATI, a strategic ally for the technical training of young people due to its extensive training offering, certification support, and national presence. This ensures the continuity of studies for survivors transitioning from CARE shelters upon turning 18 years old. "Peru needs to keep creating decent work opportunities for young survivors of trafficking," emphasized Jensen.
These efforts are part of the economic reintegration pilot program led by the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations and INABIF, with technical assistance from the ILO, under the project "Partnerships in Action to End Child Trafficking in Peru".
* The name has been changed to protect the identity of the adolescent.
Maritza*, one of these young survivors, completed her technical studies in textile printing at the National Training Service for Industrial Labor (SENATI).
Thanks to a scholarship generously provided by the employees of American Airlines, Maritza was able to pursue the course "Techniques and Processes of Textile Printing" and secure a position in a workshop dedicated to clothing production. Prior to this, she received training in financial management and entrepreneurship through the ILO methodologies of Financial Education and Gender (GET Ahead). This will enable her to establish a business, ensuring financial autonomy after aging out of "Gracia" CARE.
Throughout her training, Maritza discovered her passion for T-shirt prints and developed a business plan. She actively participated in Youth Entrepreneurship Fairs organized by INABIF, with support from private companies associated with CONFIEP and the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).
"The ILO congratulates Maritza for this achievement and we applaud the efforts of the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations for making it possible. It is a great step in the reintegration process that must continue to be promoted so that more young people like Maritza can move forward and inspire many more adolescents who have suffered situations of exploitation," said Karina Jensen, technical coordinator of the project "Partnerships in Action to End Child Trafficking in Peru".
Jensen also highlighted the crucial support from private companies such as American Airlines and SENATI, a strategic ally for the technical training of young people due to its extensive training offering, certification support, and national presence. This ensures the continuity of studies for survivors transitioning from CARE shelters upon turning 18 years old. "Peru needs to keep creating decent work opportunities for young survivors of trafficking," emphasized Jensen.
These efforts are part of the economic reintegration pilot program led by the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations and INABIF, with technical assistance from the ILO, under the project "Partnerships in Action to End Child Trafficking in Peru".
* The name has been changed to protect the identity of the adolescent.