1. Project title: “Improving the Quality of Life of People with Disabilities by Economic Empowerment”

Implementation period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021

Project objective: people with disabilities in Moldova are self-fulfilling by work and are members of the society with full rights.

Results:

• At the end of 2021, at least 90 men and women with disabilities will have a paid job on the free labor market (by the Supported Employment Program);

• 24 young people with disabilities were enrolled in professional studies or qualification courses;
• 150 people with disabilities, their family members or other interested people informed about the legislative field, their psychological consultation, technical support if necessary;
• 90 employers / HR managers were informed about the legal provisions regarding the employment of people with disabilities and their potential;
• 25 new employers/companies have created, reserved and offered jobs for people with disabilities;
• The methodology of the Supported Employment Program piloted by and promoted at the level of 3 districts;
• 3 NGOs from the central, north region, trained and capable in employing people with disabilities;
• 10 specialists of the Territorial Employment Agency of Moldova were trained on the employment of people with disabilities via the Supported Employment Program;
• 45 public objects assessed according to the requirements of people with disabilities;
• 18 public objects available for the needs of people with disabilities;
• 240 appearances on Mass Media and social media promoting the rights and potential of people with disabilities;  
• 1 instructional video about the stages of the Supported Employment Program .

Donor: IM Swedish Development Partner

The total project budget for 3 years: 4 820 000 MDL