ERRIN-KRG/IRAQ Program

The European Reintegration Network (ERRIN) Programmme supports returnees from different "ERRIN partner countries" to return to the Iraqi Kurdish Region. All groups of returnees, either they return voluntarily or non- voluntarily, are given the chance to be supported by the program.Target groups with special needs, among them families with underage children, elderly people and people with medical needs could be provided with tailor made components to facilitate the reintegration process.

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Background

“European Technology and Training Centre”, ETTC, is providing reintegration services and facilities in Iraq for the Iraqi returnees from different European countries. One of the reintegration programs that ETTC facilitates is the ERRIN program (European Reintegration Network program) co-funded by the European Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.This program is being implemented through the coordination of the ERRIN Program Management Unit in the Netherlands.

Mission

The European Technology and Training Centre was founded in 2009 in Iraq as a developing foundation to provide different projects. The ETTC provides capacity building, Reintegration and Humanitarian activities in Iraq. The projects are designed after detailed and professional assessments arranged by the experts in these fields with support by European organizations.

ETTC has a solid experience in the fields of return and reintegration and runs several reintegration projects with different European countries.

Geographical coverage

Airport Pick-up

ETTC provides airport pick-up services for the returnees through the different International Airports in Iraq. And this service is provided according to the project demands. The returnee shall get the feeling that he/she is welcomed at airport and will be provided with information, handout brochures and ETTC contact.

Counselling

The most important service provided by the ETTC is the counselling service, which through, the counsellors try to comprehend the returnees and give the trust to think about a sustainable return. The information provided during this session will include: Meeting with returnee, brief introduction about ETTC, and obtain some background information about the client, then try to explore the options / wishes of the client and explain the program offer and etc. After the first counselling and convincing returnees to participate in Reintegration Services, project team will register the returnees names and get their unique registration number then arrangements for further counselling, meetings and skills assessments will be confirmed.

Housing

Assisting returnee in finding and/or accessing adequate housing. And providing accommodation for some of the cases who don’t have accommodations when they return.

Busness Start-up

Supporting the returnees’ ideas, and developing his/her business idea through training course and market research. Some returnees prefer to start-up their own businesses therefore ETTC helps them to implement the business ideas through business training courses and purchasing equipment for the returnees and other business start-up tips and advices like Market research, Marketing Concept, Financing and Managerial administration.

Job Placement

Providing returnees with information about job opportunities/chances on the labor market and discuss in detail how to apply for the job and find jobs. Some of the returnees already have skills and previous experience in some fields therefore; they prefer to start working immediately.

Finding appropriate schools

Assisting returnees in finding appropriate schools for the children and if needed for adults. Family returnees face difficulties in finding proper schools for their children therefore, the ETTC will guide them for making better choices for their children's schooling issues.

Vocational Training and further education

Support returnee to participate in the training courses offered by ETTC to assist returnees in Country of Origin and to increase their professional and technical skills, qualifications and competences.

Social and medical support

Providing information on where and how to access the public or private health facilities, including mental health care centres. The ETTC provides social support services for those returnees who have social or personal problems with their families or relatives.

Legal Support

Supporting returnees with the required administrative requirements of the country. The ETTC can provide legal and administrative support and guidance for the returnees before and after their return.

Family tracing

Providing family tracing service for UAM.

Monitoring

Following up and monitoring each case for one year (optional).

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