Migrant women face significant challenges in accessing employment, entrepreneurship, and economic security. They are among the most disadvantaged groups in the EU. Despite their diversity as a group, gender and origin crisscross as disadvantage factors in their lives. Cooking is one of the few things women take with them in exile. It is a transferable know-how which makes it possible to create links easily. Subsequently, migrant women have high unemployment rates, are among the lowest-paid workers in the EU and are consistently deskilled and pushed to casual jobs in unregulated sectors.
100+ female migrants complete the training programs across 3 pathways in 4 countries and start to volunteer, gain employment or start their own food businesses.
Higher representation of female migrants in various roles within the food industry, leading to a more balanced and inclusive workforce and addressing industry talent shortages.
Implementing environmentally friendly practices in the project’s activities, such as using locally sourced ingredients, reducing food waste, and promoting energy efficiency.
Positive feedback from participants indicated a boost in their self-esteem and confidence after participation.
100+ female migrants complete the training programs across 3 pathways in 4 countries and start to volunteer, gain employment or start their own food businesses.
Higher representation of female migrants in various roles within the food industry, leading to a more balanced and inclusive workforce and addressing industry talent shortages.
Implementing environmentally friendly practices in the project’s activities, such as using locally sourced ingredients, reducing food waste, and promoting energy efficiency.
Positive feedback from participants indicated a boost in their self-esteem and confidence after participation.
The 3 Kitchens project recognises that female migrants have diverse needs and aspirations by offering 3 different paths (volunteering, employment, and low-barrier entrepreneurship). We also deliver on multiple Sustainable Development Goals, provide diverse paths to empowerment for female migrants, and utilise three distinct kitchens to create a multifaceted integration and skill development approach.
