
Layal Ismail
(she/her)Specialist counsellor for migration/integration, social worker, head of the association Vivre Ensemble Bienne
Profile
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.
Contact options
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