Routes to Employment
An applied research project tackling system change in unemployment for refugee and asylum seeking women
In 2023, the Routes to Employment (RTE) initiative kicked off with the support of Propel Explore funding. Our team embarked on a research project aimed at tackling the systemic issue of unemployment within the refugee women community in London. This journey was a significant learning experience for our team, involving engagement with stakeholders at three levels: individuals, women with lived experience of the UK asylum system; sector, organisations within the refugee charity sector; and businesses, as employers and key players in the systemic issue.
Our research incorporated both quantitative and qualitative data, collected through surveys, workshops, meetings, and literature reviews. The findings provided deep insights, enriching our understanding of the unemployment challenges faced by refugee women and inspiring us to innovate and drive systemic change
