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"Flanders has the highest share of inactive female newcomers from non-EU countries"

'A missed opportunity for the labor market'

From war in Yemen to dream studies in Ghent: Nashwan (24) finds his way thanks to Mentor and the Ghent Festival

When Nashwan (24) fled his homeland Yemen as a teenager, he arrived in Belgium completely alone. Studying and helping others was his big dream, but without a network and with numerous administrative hurdles, that dream seemed far away.

Saint-Gilles coffee shop marks new beginning for Palestinian refugee

Karim Abualroos is opening Sabbar on Sunday, a new coffee shop, bookstore, and cultural meeting place on Ruslandstraat in Saint-Gilles.

Soft skills, knowledge transfer, sharing… That's the essence of mentoring

Becoming a mentor to pass on knowledge and experience to a young job seeker? That's what Denis Simon chose to do through a program offered by his employer, with benefits for all involved.

Crevits visits a successful mentoring project: “Thanks to François, I regained self-confidence and got a permanent job.”

Mentoring? What lever for a young person with an immigration background?

Mentoring is a powerful tool for inclusion for young people with an immigrant background. The association “Duo for a Job” offers an inspiring example: it connects young job seekers with volunteer senior mentors, often retired, who share their experience and networks.

Palestinian refugee Mohamed (28) speaks out about racism in the labour market

For almost a year, Palestinian refugee Mohamed has been searching for a job in our country, without success. “They always come up with a new excuse. In reality, the only real reason is that they don’t want to hire me because of my Arabic name,” he says. And he is not alone. That is why DUO for a JOB is now launching an awareness-raising campaign.

Djenabou made “114 calls” without success to find an internship: “My classmate called the same number and...”

Hiring discrimination is still very present in Belgium. Djenabou paid the price during his search for internships.

‘DUO for a JOB’ matches young migrants with mentors to help them find work: “There are many prejudices on the labour market”

At DUO for a JOB in Borgerhout, young people with a migrant background are paired with experienced mentors to help them find a job more easily. According to the non-profit organisation, migrants in Antwerp have a 17% lower chance during recruitment processes. That is why they are launching the “Who is it?” campaign, aimed at raising awareness about discrimination against jobseekers.

In Verviers, DUO for a JOB brings solidarity and integration together

“She gave me confidence in myself.” Established in Verviers since 2022, DUO for a JOB allows young people from Verviers to be supported by a volunteer mentor in their job search. Mandy and Isabelle worked together for several months and both grew up. Testimonial.

“I am disappointed”: Hanane was a victim of discrimination at the hiring stage, she testifies

40% of the cases handled by Unia concern discrimination on the labour market. This is a reality for many Brussels residents with an immigration background. We met Hanane, who was discriminated against in hiring because she wears a veil.

Thanks to Eddy (71) and DUO for a JOB, Mohammad (27) now runs his own shop in Mechelen, five years after fleeing Afghanistan.

Mohammad Waseem Yousafzai (27) woont in Mechelen, maar vluchtte in 2021 from Afghanistan to Belgium to the Taliban regime daar de macht greep. Ondertussen spreekt hij haast perfect Nederlands en een jaar geleden open hij zijn eigen voedingswinkel op de hoek van de Brusselpoort en de Hoogstraat.

Unemployment reform: “With mentoring, it's easier to find a job”

A job seeker, a worker who wants to share their experience: mentoring has impressive results. Actiris renews its partnership with four structures.

DUO for a JOB: seniors help young people with an immigration background to launch themselves on the job market

It's a bit stressful for Kenny. Originally from Burundi, this young man arrived in Charleroi in 2021. Today, he is having a job interview. Or rather a simulation of an interview. The aim? Be as prepared as possible for the realities of the world of work. Facing this ordeal, Kenny is not alone. He can count on the valuable advice of Jean-Luc, his mentor. This retired man spent his entire career in retail as a real estate manager. For several months, he has been giving Kenny tools and supporting him in his professional career.

Mentoring can help fight long-term unemployment, says Duo for a job

The ASBL Duo for a Job, which organizes mentoring by putting job seekers of foreign origin in contact with older workers, believes that mentoring can help fight against long-term unemployment, it said on Wednesday, on the occasion of the international day of mentoring scheduled for January 17.

Employment: mentors over 50 years old support young people with an immigration background

The non-profit association Duo for a job offers intergenerational and free coaching to young people with an immigration background. 7 out of 10 young people who participate find a job, an internship or a training course.

International Women's Rights Day March 8: DUO at Arabel

Aïssatou, a mentee at DUO for a JOB and Guillaume, director of communication for Belgium, shared the set of the program Carrefour de l'info at Arabel