Education
Turma do Jiló: Empowering Refugee Women from Diverse Backgrounds
Turma do Jiló and UNHCR transform the lives of refugee women in Roraima, focusing on inclusion and employability.
Turma do Jiló, in partnership with UNHCR and UN Women, operates in Boa Vista, Roraima, with the 'Empowering Refugees' project. The focus is on training refugee women with disabilities, mothers of people with disabilities (PWDs), and other diverse groups for the job market. Discover how the biopsychosocial curriculum and specific training open new opportunities.
In this inspiring vlog, Turma do Jiló's founder, Carolina Videira, takes us on a deep dive into the "Empowering Refugees" project, a vital initiative in partnership with UNHCR and UN Women. In Boa Vista, Roraima, specifically at the Pricumã shelter, the team demonstrates its dedicated work towards the inclusion and empowerment of refugee women from diverse groups.
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The "Empowering Refugees" Project: A Mission of Inclusion
Since 2020, Turma do Jiló has played a crucial role in reaching women who have historically been left behind, even in support programs. The project "Empowering Diverse Refugee Groups" focuses on: women with disabilities, mothers of children with disabilities, transgender women, women aged 50+, and other diverse groups. The objective is clear: to offer a new life opportunity in Brazil through training, resettlement, and employability.
Building Pathways to the Job Market
At the core of Turma do Jiló's work is the development of the biopsychosocial curriculum. This innovative document goes far beyond the traditional format, mapping each woman's skills and potential to facilitate their entry into the job market. Interviews are crucial moments to learn their stories and offer a space for welcome and listening. After selection, participants receive a month-long intensive course focused on empowerment, sales, and customer service, preparing them for a new life in the Brazilian context.
Breaking Myths and Promoting Awareness
The project is also dedicated to deconstructing prejudices and informing about disability. A mini-lecture addresses historical exclusion and deeply rooted social myths, such as phrases like: "How wonderful! You don't even seem to have a disability," "Even though you're deaf, you're intelligent," or "You don't look autistic." The team emphasizes that diversity and disability don't have a 'look,' and that all brains are different. It is vital to combat ableism (discriminatory attitudes), which can have serious legal consequences. The message is clear: inclusion demands recognition, respect, and fair opportunities for everyone.
A Fairer and More Welcoming Future
The experience at the Pricumã shelter is described as intense and rewarding, demonstrating the real impact of every action and every biopsychosocial curriculum developed. The partnership between Turma do Jiló and UNHCR reaffirms the commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind, building a more welcoming and just society for all people, especially the most vulnerable.
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