Iva continues, “Five years ago, I met Joana Koleva – a wonderful person with a similar vision and values – and I am infinitely grateful for that. We volunteered together, working with people with hearing impairments. This showed us that job market inclusion is one of the biggest challenges for people with disabilities, and that the solution to this problem is a prerequisite to increasing the economic welfare of the people as a whole.”
Their experience in this field has shown Iva and Joana how exceptional people with disabilities are, and how much potential they have. It also made them aware that the biggest challenge for integration is the lack of equal access to quality education, adapted professional training, and therefore, inclusion in the job market.
All this led to the idea for the creation of JAMBA, whose mission is to support clients in attaining key skills and competencies in different professional fields through training and internships. As a next step, JAMBA supports their inclusion in the job market and even their career advancement.