Sustainable model of integrated employment & social care services in Municipality of Mallakastra

The Action strengthens municipal capacities to establish & deliver
inclusive services by addressing social protection & inclusion, &
employment & vocational education. Its specific priorities will be a)
establishing social care services at municipal level by opening a
multifunctional community centre offering a package of social
services in the centre & through mobile teams in rural areas & b)
supporting social inclusion in employment through capacitating
unemployed individuals & establishing a social enterprise &
supporting small businesses run by formerly unemployed individuals.
Unemployment rates, particularly high among women & youth, which
has worsened due to COVID, has a significant impact on their ability
to lead financially independent lives. Through targeted employment
support programmes, the Action will address the inclusion of women
& youth in the labour market.
The Action is in alignment & have synergy with national & local
social inclusion strategies in Albania.