SRC aims to promote lasting solutions and ensure that all refugees can enjoy their human rights without discrimination.
All of us who are in SRC board have in various ways worked towards increased social inclusion of refugees and have seen the benefits that contact with civil society can bring to the target group. Many emphasize the importance of creating more opportunities for the target group to meet locals, often highlighting the benefits such as quicker access to jobs and housing.
When we have asked the target group themselves what they wish to receive more help with, ”help to get a Swedish friend” comes in first place, followed by help to enter the job market. When we later asked why the most important thing was to get a Swedish friend, the answer has been ”the people we meet through associations in civil society make us feel welcomed to Sweden”. The feeling of being welcomed, the hospitality shown by the locals, strengthens the motivation to become a part of society.
Our focus areas
Sustainable solutions
SRC works to promote sustainable solutions and ensure that all refugees can enjoy their human rights without discrimination.
A sustainable solution is achieved when refugees no longer have specific needs for assistance and protection related to their flight, and can exercise their human rights without any form of inequality that results from fleeing. Working for sustainable solutions that enable refugees to live their lives with dignity and in safety is at the core of our work.
Sustainable integration
SRC advocates for an inclusive approach that creates conditions for sustainable integration where the resources of newly arrived individuals are utilized and contribute to the development of both the individual and society.
Sustainable integration is a mutual process. Integration processes are mutual in the sense that everyone is involved and co-responsible in them, and that everyone in a society needs to contribute for integration to be achieved. For the individual, it means the opportunity to take an active part in society. It is about the individual’s ability to be included in society in order to exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations. The goal is to create a future where refugees are fully included in society.
A unified approach through cooperation
Achieving sustainable solutions in integration work requires a broad effort from various sectors and stakeholders, not least the newly arrived themselves. We value collaboration between newcomers, civil society, public services and businesses. By sharing resources and experiences, SRC strives to create collaboration between stakeholders. By uniting common forces in a comprehensive approach, we can together form a strong foundation for sustainable solutions that benefit both newcomers and society. Newcomers and local actors share the same goal – short, effective, and sustainable integration pathways.
Inclusion and collaboration
Inclusion and participation are the foundation for building a democratic, sustainable, and resourceful society. SRC aims to break down barriers and create a platform for the exchange of knowledge, information, experiences and opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.
