Good Practice - Project
Immigrant Villages Project
An integration coordinator was hired to help refugees mostly from Myanmar and Syria with language, housing, education, employment etc issues.
General information
RDP Priority
- P6. Social inclusion and local development
RDP Focus Area
- 6A: Diversification & job creation
Summary
The rural municipality of Punkalaidun – with support from the Joutsenten Reitti Local Action Group - appointed an ‘integration coordinator’ to support the inclusion of immigrants arriving in the area.
The integration coordinator acts as the primary point of contact for immigrant arrivals, helping them to access work and training opportunities, health and other local services, as well as dealing with everyday problems as they arise. The coordinator also facilitates social interactions through local clubs and associations.
Results
• Traineeships or school places for 80 refugees in Punkalaidun
• Six immigrants enjoy permanent jobs
• Increased and improved social integration between immigrants and the local community
• Increased vitality of the villages and uptake of leisure activities.
Promoter
Punkalaidun municipality
Funding
Total budget 110 600 (EUR)
EAFRD 42 000 (EUR)
State/regional 57 540 (EUR)
Private 11 060 (EUR)
Themen
Keywords
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Documents
gp_fi_migrants_integration_web_0.pdf
(PDF – 635.04 KB)
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