Accompanying young people in difficulty towards social and labour market insertion Case of the Chifae Association - Tangier (Morocco)

Abstract

This participatory qualitative study, focusing on the Bir Chifae neighbourhood in Tangier, analyses the intervention of the Chifae Association with young people in vulnerable situations, with the aim of understanding the factors that influence their life trajectories and their social and labour market insertion. Through an action-research methodology, an in-depth understanding of the experiences and perspectives of these young people was obtained, revealing the complexity of the social, economic and institutional factors that limit their opportunities.
The evaluation of Chifae’s practices identified both strengths and weaknesses in its interventions, highlighting the need for a holistic approach combining psychosocial support, vocational training, job brokering and community participation. It also emphasises the importance of adapting support strategies to the specific needs of each young person and strengthening collaboration between local and institutional actors to provide more effective responses. This study provides the field of social work with empirical evidence on the effectiveness of various intervention strategies in the social and labour inclusion of vulnerable young people, underlining the relevance of a multidimensional and collaborative approach that enhances  their capacities and aspirations.