Tens of millions of people throughout the world are identified as refugees. The circumstances at the root of the refugees' displacement - and problems associated with repatriation - often force them far from home and community, eliminating any opportunity to earn a living and support those who depend on them. Manpower is committed to be an effective resource for positive social change through several partnerships.
They are the world's forgotten refugee youth. Ninemillion.org is an innovative global campaign that brings attention to these refugees, providing them a chance to change their future through the power of education and sport. The campaign aims to create a global community dedicated to giving the world's refugee youth the chance to learn and play.
Manpower has engaged with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its ninemillion.org campaign, which is focused on providing education to the nine million refugee children who are living long term in refugee camps around the world without adequate schooling to provide them with the skills they will need when they are eventually repatriated. Nike Inc., Microsoft and Right to Play are among the founding partners engaged in the ninemillion.org initiative. Other companies supporting this campaign include: Earth Water International, Merck & Co. Inc., and Procter & Gamble.
Manpower Chairman & CEO Jeff Joerres has also invited the company's more than 30,000 permanent employees across 4,200 offices in 82 countries to get involved and spread the word in their local communities. |
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Helping Iraqi Refugees Return to Work
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Manpower Inc. has partnered with Upwardly Global and The List Project to find meaningful work for Iraqi refugees who resettled to the United States after protecting and supporting American forces in Iraq.
These refugees and their families are legally employable but unable to find jobs despite their high levels of education, mastery of English, and significant professional job experience.
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