The ETHIKAS project, structured via a Logical Framework Approach, focused on promoting social and sustainable entrepreneurship among migrant women. Utilising a human-centred design approach, the project equipped participants with essential skills, knowledge, and the mindset needed to impact society, the economy, and the environment positively. 1: INSPIRE: We showcased how human-centred design thinking can empower migrant women in social entrepreneurship, highlighting its potential for significant change in their entrepreneurial pursuits. 2: IDEATE: We developed and refined open educational resources and mentoring methods to enhance professional development in adult education, integrating human-centred approaches with innovative learning techniques. 3: IMPLEMENT: A resource center for innovative entrepreneurship education was established to raise awareness about upskilling educators and migrant women, focusing on sustainable social entrepreneurship and strengthening educational structures.
We applied for this project to address the significant challenges of integration and empowerment faced by migrant women in all partner countries. These women often experience difficulties due to their dual status as migrants and women, which leads to economic and social disadvantages. Our goal was to go beyond providing basic aid and to help these women achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship. Throughout the project, we equipped migrant women with the skills and knowledge necessary for success. This encompassed delivering comprehensive entrepreneurial training, establishing support networks, and providing access to critical resources that would assist them in starting and growing their businesses. By the project's conclusion, we successfully integrated a design thinking framework, underscoring our innovative methodology. This approach, which emphasizes continuous feedback and adaptation, proved instrumental in enhancing the effectiveness of our interventions. Overall, our efforts aimed to empower migrant women and contribute to their long-term economic viability.