We help women with disabilities discover their strengths, develop valuable skills, access employment and business opportunities, build financial independence and become confident leaders in their communities.
Having a disability should not prevent a woman from building a career, starting a business, learning a new skill or contributing meaningfully to society.
Today, there are many career paths and income-generating opportunities that can be adapted to different abilities, interests and circumstances.
Our role is to help women identify what they are good at, develop the right skills and connect them with opportunities that can help them become more independent.
There are many ways to build a career or create an income. The right opportunity depends on your interests, abilities, skills, education and goals.
Build a career in an organization that provides an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Digital work can create opportunities to work from home or another accessible location.
Turn a skill, talent or idea into a small business that can generate income.
Digital skills can open doors to modern careers and freelance opportunities.
Practical skills can become a source of employment, self-employment and long-term income.
Women with disabilities can become advocates, mentors, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Different jobs require different skills. A disability does not automatically prevent someone from performing a job. With the right training, accessibility and support, women can build successful careers across many industries.
Organizing documents, scheduling, communication and office support.
Helping customers through phone, email, chat or other accessible communication channels.
Teaching, tutoring, educational assistance and online training.
Graphic design, content creation, programming, digital marketing and web development.
Bookkeeping, accounting assistance, business administration and financial services.
You don't have to figure everything out alone. Start with what you know, identify what you want to learn and take one step at a time.
Think about what you enjoy doing, what you are already good at and the type of work you would like to pursue.
Join a training program, take an online course or work with a mentor to develop the skills you need.
Practice your skills through volunteering, internships, small projects, freelancing or personal businesses.
Apply for jobs, start your business, offer your services or pursue opportunities that match your abilities.
Technology has created many opportunities that can be performed remotely or with workplace accommodations. Learning digital skills can help women access local and international opportunities.
Create logos, flyers, social media graphics and promotional materials.
Help businesses manage social media, advertising and online campaigns.
Build websites and digital solutions for individuals, businesses and organizations.
Provide administrative, research, scheduling and customer support services remotely.
Entrepreneurship can provide flexibility and allow women to build businesses around their strengths and circumstances. A successful business begins with identifying a need, developing a solution and learning how to serve customers.
Tailoring, clothing design and fashion accessories.
Baking, food production and catering services.
Hair styling, beauty products and related services.
Online stores, digital products and freelance services.
Crafts, photography, art and content creation.
Buying and selling products through physical or online channels.
Swissadvancia can support women through training, mentorship, career guidance, digital skills, entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, networking and access to opportunities.
Whether you want to learn a skill, find employment, start a business, work online or become a leader, there is a path you can take. Let us help you discover yours.