Our Impact Summary

2021

IMPACT SUMMARY

WorkWell Tech Hubs provide technical training, professional development, and one-on-one coaching to refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable host community populations.

883
GRADUATES
In 2021, a total of 883 young adults aged 18 to 35 graduated from the WorkWell program, distributed across five locations in Iraq and one location in Mexico. Over half of the graduates are women, at 448, and the remaining 435 graduates are men.
39%
employment rate
Employment indicator data is gathered six months after entering the WorkWell program. At the time of this report, WorkWell graduates who reached the six-month milestone in 2021 reported a 39% employment rate. This amounts to 107 actively employed individuals out of 275 surveyed.
429$
INCOME
The average monthly income of the 107 actively employed WorkWell graduates is $440. Female graduates earn more than males, bringing in $462 per month on average compared to $429 per month on average for men. This represents an exponential increase in income, as the vast majority of WorkWell participants begin the program unemployed and earn no stable income at the start of participation in the program.
14,466$
MICROWORK
In 2021, Preemptive Love maintained a Microwork workforce of 40 workers, all of whom live in Iraq. Of the 40 Microworkers, 30 are female and 10 are male. All of them are either vulnerable host community members, displaced individuals, or refugees. In 2021, WorkWell’s Microworkers generated $14,466.67 from performing work on five different projects with private sector clients. 

GRADUATE DEMOGRAPHICS

PROGRESSION THROUGH THE PROGRAM

To optimize their IT and English language skills acquisition, WorkWell participants have the option to continue their learning after graduating from the Business IT or Advanced IT courses. A total of 798 individuals graduated from Business IT in 2021, 270 of whom continued on to graduate from Advanced IT, alongside 85 individuals who began their journey at WorkWell by enrolling directly in Advanced IT. In total, 355 participants graduated from Advanced IT. Of the 355 Advanced IT graduates, 127 progressed to and graduated from the Freelancing & Consulting course.

GRADUATION RATE

The overall WorkWell graduation rate in 2021 was 74% (883 of 1,190 participants completed at least one course). The graduation rate for female graduates stands at 77%, compared to 72% for male graduates. Reasons for drop-out included finding a job, inability to fulfill time commitments, and taking care of family members, among other reasons.

GENDER, AGE, & LOCATION

The overall WorkWell graduation rate in 2021 was 74% (883 of 1,190 participants completed at least one course). The graduation rate for female graduates stands at 77%, compared to 72% for male graduates. Reasons for drop-out included finding a job, inability to fulfill time commitments, and taking care of family members, among other reasons.

CIVIL STATUS

WorkWell seeks to serve students from diverse backgrounds, facilitating a learning environment that integrates members of the host community, alongside displaced individuals and refugees. WorkWell obtained the civil status of 78% of its 883 graduates in 2021. Of these graduates, 58% are host community members, 31% are internally displaced persons (IDPs), 7% are refugees, and 4% are returnees, or those individuals who were previously displaced but returned home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WorkWell provided participants the option to attend courses virtually. This enabled Syrian refugees in Syria and Lebanon to join cohorts alongside their peers in Iraq.

448 FEMALES
435 MALES

EMPLOYMENT

WorkWell seeks to serve students from diverse backgrounds, facilitating a learning environment that integrates members of the host community, alongside displaced individuals and refugees. WorkWell obtained the civil status of 78% of its 883 graduates in 2021. Of these graduates, 58% are host community members, 31% are internally displaced persons (IDPs), 7% are refugees, and 4% are returnees, or those individuals who were previously displaced but returned home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WorkWell provided participants the option to attend courses virtually. This enabled Syrian refugees in Syria and Lebanon to join cohorts alongside their peers in Iraq.

EMPLOYMENT RATE BY CITY

SOFT & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

WorkWell emphasizes the development of soft skills for our participants just as much as the increase in technology skills. In order to maximize employability in the modern job market, graduates should be confident team players. For 2021 graduates in Iraq, 61% of those surveyed at six months reported that WorkWell increased their trust in others who are different from them. Overall, 93% of graduates surveyed reported that WorkWell increased their confidence, including 100% of women. Nearly nine in ten graduates (89%) reported that they now feel empowered to make a difference in their future.

61% of graduates increased their trust in others who are different from them

93% of graduates who reported that WorkWell increased their confidence

89% of graduates who reported that they now can make a difference in their future

MICROWORK IMPACT

In 2021, Preemptive Love maintained a Microwork workforce of 40 workers, all of whom live in Iraq. Of the 40 Microworkers, 30 are female and 10 are male. All of them are either vulnerable host community members, displaced individuals, or refugees. In 2021, WorkWell’s Microworkers generated $14,466.67 from performing work on five different projects with private sector clients. The number of projects that each individual participated in varied, but average earned income through online Microwork stands at $361.66 per person.

WorkWell views digital work as a means of providing inclusive opportunities and solutions. Microwork allows vulnerable populations, including women and persons with disabilities, to independently establish a supplementary livelihood. Digital microwork is a promising opportunity for individuals in post conflict settings, as the flexibility of this work is an asset to many participants. In 2022, the Microwork program will transition out of WorkWell to be an independent program of Preemptive Love.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our generous donors, supporters, and friends across the globe. Thank you for investing in the next generation of changemakers. Thanks to you, our tech hubs in Iraq and tech bus in Mexico were able to continue providing life-changing opportunities for young people to rewrite their futures. Your investment in human capital helps to cheer on talented Syrians, Iraqis, and Latin Americans to achieve the career of their dreams and helps to build a more equitable future. Thanks to the tireless work of our Program Officers and Coaches across two continents, the WorkWell workforce development program has increased the employability of jobseekers through technology and coaching. We foresee an even better 2022 and thank you warmly for your generosity, inspiration, and continued support.