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Layal Ismail

(she/her)

Specialist counsellor for migration/integration, social worker, head of the association Vivre Ensemble Bienne

Profile

Languages
French Arabic
Regions
Zurich​ Eastern Switzerland Central Switzerland Northwestern Switzerland Central Plateau Ticino Lake Geneva region
Main topics
Social Mobility Diversity Equal treatment Diversity of religions

Professional profile

My main focuses are
  • Interpersonal skills: communication, active listening, empathy.
  • Expertise: understanding migration and integration issues, cultural, legal and social aspects.
  • Adaptability to the needs of migrant and refugee customers and associations.
  • Experience in the field and network with public and private organisations.
  • Personal commitment: a passion for helping people integrate and flourish in a new environment.
  • Personal background: migrant who arrived in Switzerland at the age of 13.
How I can support
  • I can provide support in the field of integration and migration, especially encouraging people to integrate socially in order to build a solid foundation for professional integration.
  • To provide information about the possibility of starting at any time, to encourage people and to show that it is possible to continue training/education despite any financial difficulties that may exist.
  • My information is based on my experience in the field and my professional background.

What drives me

  • Positive impact: helping people adapt to a new country or culture, every success adds value.
  • Working with people from different backgrounds enriches my perspective and gives me new ideas.
  • Guiding someone's integration contributes to their well-being and success.
  • This role forces me to keep abreast of migration issues, stimulating my learning and development.
  • I'm positive, and I like to pass on that positivity to show that the first step is difficult but achievable.

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