A new round of free tourism courses has been opened and registrations are open until May 16th. Please see more details here: https://www.gov.br/turismo/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/ministerio-do-turismo-e-senac-lancam-nova-rodada-de-cursos-gratuitos-com-mais-de-1-800-vagas

There will be 1,891 vacancies offered, distributed across 23 states, which can be filled by the general public, including migrant and refugee candidates. Registrations are open until May 16th. There are dozens of courses on offer, ranging from receptionist in lodging establishments, good practices for food services to pizza chef and training for waiters. It is an excellent opportunity to enter the job market and grow in the profession. Interested parties must have a per capita family income of up to two minimum monthly wages. You must also not have dropped out of any course offered by the Senac Free Program – PSG, which has a one-year term. Some courses have a minimum age and education requirement.

Check out the list of states where the courses will be available in this round: AM, BA, CE, DF, ES, GO, MA, MT, MG, MS, PA, PB, PE, PI, PR, RJ, RN, RR, RS, SC, SE, SP AND TO

See the list of available courses and locations here: https://www.gov.br/turismo/pt-br/acesso-a-informacao/acoes-e-programas/qualificacao/parcerias/qualificacao-profissional-e-aperfeicoamento-mtur-senac.

Registrations must be made here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1khPnb_DVm0QCVBnMwc9XY4Ljj4E0ZEiGiQ8vyu4hn3I/viewform?edit_requested=true.

The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with Senac and Sesc, is offering free in-person professional training courses in various parts of Brazil. We believe this is a great opportunity for refugees to gain access. Registration for the second round of free tourism courses is open until April 25.

In this phase, 1,910 vacancies are available, strategically distributed across 22 states (AC, AM, CE, DF, ES, GO, MA, MT, MG, MS, PA, PE, PI, PR, RJ, RN, RO, RR, RS, SC, SP and TO). It is important to remember that selection for vacancies is made in order of registration.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

• Have a per capita family income of up to 2 minimum monthly wages.
• Not have dropped out of or withdrawn from another course in the Senac Free Program (PSG) in the last year.
• Meet the minimum age and education requirements, which may vary depending on the course chosen (check the details when registering).

See more details here: https://www.gov.br/turismo/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/atencao-ministerio-do-turismo-oferta-mais-1-910-vagas-nos-cursos-com-a-parceria-do-senac

See the list of available courses and locations here: https://www.gov.br/turismo/pt-br/acesso-a-informacao/acoes-e-programas/qualificacao/parcerias/qualificacao-profissional-e-aperfeicoamento-mtur-senac/copy_of_CronogramaSenac2Oferta.pdf

Registrations must be made here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoVi8573n-40H92nqv3ly45lrGDS3RMzrFquDkJqiqIunilQ/viewform

Note: when registering you must enter your phone number in this format: (00) 912345678 – with parentheses and a space between the area code and the number. If you do not fill it in like this, the system will not allow you to proceed.

The Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) has launched the 2025.1 Selection Process, aimed at asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in vulnerable situations. There are 117 openings across various university programs! 👩🏼‍🎓 

📝 Registration Period: March 19-30, 2025 
💻 Registration Link: https://cpv.ufrr.br/seletivo/login 

📑 Required Documents: 
✅ Photo ID, either: 
➡ RNM National Migration Registry (Brazilian ID card) or Residence Protocol 
➡ Or the DPRNM Provisional National Migration Registry (Brazilian ID card for asylum seekers) or Asylum Application Protocol 
✅ High school diploma if you graduated in Brazil or a bachelor’s degree from the country where you graduated. 
✅ School transcript if you graduated in Brazil or certified transcripts from the institution where you graduated from high school. 
✅ Proof of residency (see specifications in the call for applications) 
✅ Other documents specified in the call for applications. 

Remember: 
You have until March 30th to apply! 👩🏼‍🎓✅ 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll in a public university in Brazil! 

If you want more details, consult the full document on the UFRR website: https://editais.ufrr.br/editais/arquivo/772/edital-n-26-25-processo-seletivo-para-ingresso-de-imigrantes-abertura.pdf 

Or contact the university’s Permanent Commission for Vestibular Studies (CPV). 

📞 For more information, call the UNHCR hotline in Boa Vista: (11) 4230-1029. 

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Program for organizations led by refugees, stateless people, or people with a humanitarian residence – 2024

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) invites organizations led by refugees, asylum seekers, people with a humanitarian residence and stateless people, living in Brazil to participate in the 2024 Call for Expression of Interest and present their proposal for the Protection Grants established by UNHCR in the country.

The program aims invites organizations to collaborate with the UNHCR in the implementation of its programs in Brazil, specifically in support of pre-documentation, guidance on access to rights and services, identification of protection cases and referral to the public network, cultural and linguistic mediation in public service centers, Portuguese language courses, prevention of gender-based violence, preparation, translation and dissemination of information targeted to refugee communities, among others. 

Within this call, up to 12 organizations will be selected and will receive financial support to implement their projects. The maximum financial support that each selected organizations can receive is up to R$ 15,000.00 reais (USD 3000) per organization. This initiative will accept applications from all over Brazil.

The program is designed for non-profit organizations led by refugees (formalized or not), which are recognized in their communities for their social contributions.

Applications will be accepted from June 21 to July 14, 2024.

Please note that proposals will be accepted in Portuguese, Spanish, French and English.

If you require any additional information or if you encounter technical issues in submitting your application, please address your questions to [email protected].

Click here to see the full Call for Interest.

How to apply?

To register for the program, each organization must submit the online registration form available at this link: https://enketo.unhcr.org/x/t3yBGavK and submit the documents provided for in the call for interest.

*Click on the budget spreadsheet to access a suggested budget template for enrolling in the program.

Program for organizations led by refugees, stateless people, or people with a humanitarian residence – 2024

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) invites organizations led by refugees, asylum seekers, people with a humanitarian residence and stateless people, living in Brazil to participate in the 2024 Call for Expression of Interest and present their proposal for the Small Grants established by UNHCR in the country.

The program aims to support refugee communities to develop artistic, sporting and/or cultural activities. Activities must focus on an approach to strengthening communities and their integration in Brazil.

Within this call, up to 16 organizations will be selected and will receive financial support to implement their projects. The maximum financial support that each selected organizations can receive is up to R$ 2,500.00 reais (USD 500) per organization. This initiative will accept applications from all over Brazil.

The program is designed for non-profit organizations led by refugees (formalized or not), which are recognized in their communities for their social contributions.

Applications will be accepted until July 14, 2024.

Please note that proposals will be accepted in Portuguese, Spanish, French and English.

See the full Call for Interest below or via this link.