The UAF experiences this in practice create ambitious women who have fled encounter obstacles in acquiring a social position that suits their talents. For example, municipalities have the responsibility to focus on the most promising route to a (family) income during integration. They reimburse (language) education for one person per household. Where things go wrong is that the employability of the man is often the first thing to be looked at. Once he is working, the integration is 'successful'. As a result, the woman's guidance often stops; its potential remains unexposed.

In the 'From flight to strength' project, participants work on their personal goals and ambitions. Together with UAF supervisors they work on empowerment and self-confidence, creating a community in which they inspire each other and a plan that brings their dream closer. 

“I want to be inspired by other women and I also want to inspire other women, help them to rebuild their lives here,” says one of the participants.

The pilot runs until early June. We then share the insights this has yielded and decide whether the project will be continued.  

More information about the content of the project and the admission requirements: Women's trajectory.