Zero Project Awardee 2025Updated on 3 December 2024

A youth-for-youth with disabilities programme creating a whirlwind of activities and jobs

Zero Project

Essl Foundation - Zero Project

Austria

About

Based in Pantin, France, 100% Handinamique (“Disabled”) is a large DPO run by young people with and without disabilities with the aim of supporting their peers in the employment process. Its “360° support” programme is entirely designed and managed by young people with disabilities who use a variety of measures to reach their goals, such as peer mentoring, vocational skills training, networking, and engaging with employers. In 2023, 100% Handinamique had 632 members, and from 2021 to 2024 it helped 150 young people with disabilities to find employment.

Solution: 360° support for access to employment for young persons with disabilities
Organization: 100% Handinamique
Country of Implementation: France

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[Alt text: In a job fair setting, people sit at tables in pairs, engaged in discussions, with a banner reading "Mission Handicap" promoting inclusivity. The interactions demonstrate an environment of support for individuals with disabilities, fostering equal opportunities in the workforce and addressing diverse employment needs.]

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