Disabled Refugees Welcome (DRW) is part of the Independent Living Institute (ILI). We work to improve the reception and integration of migrants and refugees with disabilities in Sweden focusing on jobs and employment.
Contact Rahel, our advisor, with your questions.
Rahel Abebaw Atnafu has her own experience of disability and is well versed in issues of migration, disability rights and work. Born in Ethiopia, her mother tongue is Amharic. She speaks fluent Swedish and English.
Rahel : rahel@independentliving.org, 076 005 72 65 or Ashraf Frugh ashraf@independentliving.org
Publications
- Tips Book – Discussions using the Appreciative Inquiry method about getting a job as a migrant with a disability in Sweden. Tips book has been translated to several languages: swedish -Tips för jobb, arabic, amharic, and farsi.
- How the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Article 27 on the right to work and employment, can be used. (html) . Download pdf.
- Flyer about the project (4 languages pdf): arabic, amharic, english och swedish, also farsi, russian, english och swedish.
Publications are in several languages..
(Svenska) Starta eget: ”Man förväntas vara aktiv och självständig”
Thursday March 13th, 2025Sorry, this entry is only available in Svenska.
Apply for grants from funds and foundations on your way to work and integration in Sweden
Wednesday March 5th, 2025Moving to Sweden and starting a new life can be difficult, especially if you have a disability. We at Disabled Refugees Welcome – The Right to Work and Mutual Integration want to support you in getting a job and being part of Swedish society. Did you know that there are trusts and foundations that can … Continue reading "Apply for grants from funds and foundations on your way to work and integration in Sweden"
(Svenska) Nyhetsbrev #2 2025 Disabled Refugees Welcome – Rätten Till Arbete
Friday February 28th, 2025Sorry, this entry is only available in Svenska.
- (Svenska) Nytt projekt klart för start Thursday February 27th, 2025