World Jewish Relief has received a European Union grant of more than £1 million to support resettled Syrian refugees in finding employment and integrating into British society.
The Amif (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund) award is for £1.13 million over two years. The London-based charity will help 400 refugees towards employment in Coventry and across Yorkshire, working with local partner organisations.
WJR’s specialist training and employment programme tailors support towards individual situations with a package which can include English language classes, work experience and ensuring that clients have the requisite qualifications.
WJR chief executive Paul Anticoni said that for many refugees, finding employment was difficult “as the cultural differences they have to overcome are huge.
