WHAT WE DO
Of migrants
for migrants
Mawon works to promote rights and assist in the socioeconomic integration of migrants and refugees through an articulation based on education and culture.
To this end, we carry out projects aimed at the effective integration of people, valuing multiculturalism, self-esteem and financial autonomy.
We operate throughout Brazil, but specifically in the State of Rio de Janeiro in places with a high concentration of migrants and refugees of the most diverse nationalities:Afghanistan, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Togo, Morocco, Senegal, Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, among others.
Discover our initiatives
Our work is based on projects that guide our mission to promote rights and assist in the socioeconomic and effective integration of migrants and refugees.
EMPLOYERING PROJECT
The objective of this project is to boost the income of the migrant and refugee population, helping to build in them the necessary skills both to look for a formal job and to start/improve their own business.
The proposal is to design individual career/professional plans and adjust their learning curves according to what each profile needs, through an intensive program of classes with specialized content, individual mentoring, legal advice and human resources provided individually to the participants of the project.
INTEGRATED PROJECT
Mawon develops projects for the socioeconomic integration of migrants and refugees in Brazilian society, promoting skills and knowledge needed for day-to-day life and financial autonomy with a combination of cultural activities and income generation.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Mawon has the proposal to spread and connect the cultures of the diasporas present in Brazil. By hiring a cultural experience, you not only contribute to generating income for migrants and refugees, but also enrich your institution through the stories of different cultures.
HIRE A MIGRANT
Hiring migrants and refugees is much simpler than it seems and has no additional charges. The Integra Project has a qualified team to assist in hiring migrants and refugees for your company. Employability support is a service offered free of charge by Mawon.
VITRUM
In partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM Brazil), with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Mawon created a showcase to showcase the products and services of migrants and refugees in Brazil.
Boosting the entrepreneurial initiatives by Brazilian migrant population. All products and services offered at VITRUM are made by migrants and refugees.
PUBLIC POLICY
Together with competent private and public actors in the area of migration in Brazil, Mawon participates in debates on public migration policies.
Its main objectives are to guarantee migrants and refugees access to social rights and public services (education, health, social services, etc.); promote respect for diversity and interculturality; prevent violations of rights; foster social participation and develop actions coordinated with civil society.