Europe

Refugees and migrants arriving in Europe face huge challenges in joining the workforce.

They lack of knowledge of local systems or laws, language barriers or cultural differences. Despite this, migrant populations are statistically more likely to become entrepreneurs than local populations.

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Supported by local partners, SPARK builds large, sustainable networks, which connect young refugees and migrants who want to start their own business with providers of training, coaching, and access to finance. Often entrepreneurship can positively impact newcomer’s participation, resilience and empowerment in a new environment.

Western Europe

Refugees and migrants arriving in Europe face huge challenges in joining the workforce due to a lack of knowledge of local systems or laws, language barriers or cultural differences, among other things. Despite this, migrant populations are statistically more likely…

Kosovo

Kosovo represents a foundational chapter in SPARK’s history: it is one of the first locations, where business start-up centres have been established and vocational courses have been introduced. Currently facing a post-conflict transitional phase, Kosovo is home to multiple ethnic…

Ukraine

In the span of a year, humanitarian needs in Ukraine increased dramatically. Many Ukrainians have lost their primary source of livelihood through displacement, lost incomes and lost businesses. The result of this is the disruption of the economy. It is…

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