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6,750 beneficiaries received language training in Arabic, English and Turkish since the beginning of 2015.
JUNE HIGHLIGHTS:
Through Its implementing partner; IOM Turkey supported 1,685 Syrian refugees to access vocational training.
In Mersin province, IOM continued its support to Syria Social Gathering language and vocational activities. Language activities included: TOMER, English, Arabic for host community and YOS. Since the beginning of the year, 6,750 Syrians have participated in these courses.
ILO started its project, which is funded by its own resources at first, with a focus on three interlinked components: capacity building, improving the knowledge base and local economic development. Together, these will provide the necessary groundwork and an enabling environment for extended technical support to medium- and long-term programmes, using the same components and drawing on wider communication and development partnership opportunities.
UNDP is currently working on finalization of the project aiming to support the occupational skills and access to labour market for Syrians under temporary protection, with the EU in Gaziantep, in industrial and service sectors. The project will commence latest in August.
UNIDO also kick-started its project in the camp settings, with a view to strengthen the production capacities of the camp residents, particularly for garment production and textile sector.