Welcommon
Through the initiative “Welcommon”, the social cooperative “Wind of Renewal”, together with public and private (NGO) partners from Greece and other countries, was able to cover the basic needs of up to 200 refugees and promote their education, training and integration into the labour market. The WELCOMMON Hostel has a quite uncommon history. For many […]
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It’s the only Ethical Bank in Sweden with 40% of its ledning targeting the social economy. The social economy is a sector where many immigrants get help, education, on the job training or a first job. Working together with Mikrofonden makes it easier for people with a weak economy to start and run a business. […]
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Despite initial opposition to the reception, by conservative extremists coming mainly from outside the valley, in 2013 the Cooperative K-Pax bought and assumed the management of a previously abandoned Hotel Giardino to be used to host migrants, give them an occupation and a place where to make cultural events, learn italian, meet the local population. […]
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Okus doma is a grass-roots initiative launched by migrants/refugees and Croatians. The objective was to promote empowerment and socio-economic integration of migrants/refugees through the set-up of catering activities (and related training) and other actions around food as a kind of “universal language” and vehicle for exchange between cultures. In addition, okus doma launched free Croatian […]
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