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Information and counselling – during a new start at home or on your way to a different country.

We’ll inform you of your opportunities for migrating to Germany and Europe or within the region – to help you find work or improve your skills. You can also contact us if you’ve returned to your country of origin. We can help you with looking for a job or starting a business, for example.

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Are you in Germany and thinking about returning to your country of origin? Find out about offers to support your return at Returning from Germany.

The Returning from Germany website is offered by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

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Fiza’s journey: New opportunities through skill development

Pakistan | Personal experiences

Fiza’s journey: New opportunities through skill development

After finishing her higher secondary education, Fiza was struggling to find a job. Looking for guidance, she turned to the Pakistan-German Facilitation and Reintegration Centre (PGFRC). With the support and training she received, Fiza is now working at a renowned university in Pakistan as a front desk officer.

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Andrew gains work experiences as IT-specialist in Germany

Ghana | Personal experiences

Andrew gains work experiences as IT-specialist in Germany

Andrew from Ghana dreams of starting his own SAP consulting firm in Ghana. His journey first leads him to Germany to gain relevant work experience.

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Emmanuel received a scholarship to study in Germany

Nigeria | Personal experiences

Emmanuel received a scholarship to study in Germany

After completing his bachelor's degree, Emmanuel found himself with limited career opportunities. Seeking guidance, he approached the Nigerian-German Center for Migration and Development (NGC). Now, he is furthering his education at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences, supported by a scholarship

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‘When you train a woman, you train the community’

Nigeria | Offers for women and girls

‘When you train a woman, you train the community’

The Nigerian-German Centre for Migration and Development (NGC) focuses on reaching women with its service offerings. Eseosa Okuku explains how the NGC does this and why it is so important.

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Job application training in Egypt: Noha`s first steps into the labour market

Egypt | Offers for women and girls

Job application training in Egypt: Noha`s first steps into the labour market

Noha wanted to make a fresh start in Cairo. But the big city, far away from her family, overwhelmed her. She couldn't find a job and felt lost. A further education programme enabled her to find new self-confidence and prepare for a job: With job application training but also with opportunities to get to know herself better. Today, Noha is happy - and proud.

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The dream of starting a business becomes reality

Morocco | Advice

The dream of starting a business becomes reality

Chaimae has turned her vocational dream into reality after returning to Morocco: the Moroccan-German Information Centre on Migration and Vocational Integration supported her in opening a hairdressing salon.

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