RENTEGRATE – Project results for the period July 2022 – June 2023
Novi Pazar
The project successfully provided permanent employment opportunities for 22 beneficiaries belonging to disadvantaged employment categories such as returnees and Roma individuals. These beneficiaries were hired by 11 employers based in Novi Pazar. To support the employers in enhancing their businesses and creating new job opportunities, they were provided with equipment, machinery, and materials valued at 3750 euros for each newly created position. This support aimed at expanding the businesses’ capacity or production volume, ultimately leading to the generation of new employment opportunities.
Self-employment initiatives were also implemented as part of the project. Specifically, 12 beneficiaries received donations of planting materials and supportive equipment to start or improve their raspberry production ventures.
In addition to employment-related efforts, the project also focused on providing psychosocial support. A total of 142 workshops were conducted, benefiting over 315 participants. It is worth noting that the number of participants exceeded the count as many individuals attended multiple programs simultaneously.
Pirot
The project successfully provided permanent employment opportunities for 12 beneficiaries from challenging employment categories, including returnees and Roma individuals. These beneficiaries were hired by 6 employers based in Pirot. To support the employers in improving their businesses and creating new job opportunities, they received assistance in the form of equipment, machinery, and materials valued at 3750 euros for each newly created position. This support aimed to enhance business operations by expanding their capacity or production volume, leading to the generation of new jobs.
In addition, the project also focused on promoting self-employment. Specifically, 15 beneficiaries received greenhouses to initiate agricultural production and generate additional income for their families.
Furthermore, psychosocial support was an integral part of the project. A total of 67 workshops were conducted, benefiting over 160 participants. It should be noted that the number of participants exceeded the count, as many individuals attended multiple programs simultaneously.
Dimitrovgrad
The project successfully provided permanent employment opportunities for 12 beneficiaries who come from challenging employment categories such as returnees and Roma individuals. These beneficiaries were hired by 3 employers based in Dimitrovgrad. To support these employers in enhancing their businesses and creating new job opportunities, they received assistance in the form of equipment, machinery, and materials valued at 3750 euros for each newly created position. This support aimed at improving their business operations by expanding capacity or production volume, ultimately leading to the creation of new jobs.
Additionally, the project focused on promoting self-employment. Specifically, 15 beneficiaries were provided with greenhouses to initiate agricultural production and earn additional income for their families.
Moreover, the project prioritized providing psychosocial support. A total of 41 workshops were conducted, benefiting over 132 participants. It is important to note that the number of participants exceeded the count, as many individuals attended multiple programs simultaneously.
Two events were held: the Meeting of Cities and Municipalities in Novi Pazar and the Round Table entitled “Development of Social Services”, as well as a workshop dedicated to strengthening the capacity of IDC and ASB teams.
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The project “Reintegration II – further support for the sustainable (re)integration of returnees in Serbia” is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development BMZ. The project lead is ASB SEE (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund), the main implementing partner is IDC, and the beneficiary districts of the project are Pirotski, Rasinski and Raski.
All project related info and news can be found on project website reintegracija.net