{"id":50877,"date":"2024-11-05T09:28:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufb.be\/?p=50877"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:17:11","slug":"supporting-job-creation-and-empowerment-of-young-people-with-autism-at-twerk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ufb.be\/en\/2024\/11\/05\/supporting-job-creation-and-empowerment-of-young-people-with-autism-at-twerk\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting job creation and empowerment of young people with autism at t’Werk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Located in Herentals, in the Antwerp region, the t\u2019Werk chocolate factory was founded with a powerful mission: provide a supportive and empowering work environment for people with autism. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, t\u2019Werk provides specialised training, guidance, and employment opportunities to 35 young individuals with autism,<\/strong> who are supported by a dedicated team of 8 occupational therapists, educators, and coordinators. Each year, they produce around 200,000 pieces of fair-trade premium chocolate \u2014 amounting to an impressive total of 18 tonnes.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the success of their initiative, t\u2019Werk is eager to grow and expand their impact. To achieve this, they need additional funding to purchase new equipment and hire more specialised supervisors, to ensure that they can continue offering meaningful work experiences to a wider range of people.<\/p>\n

High-quality equipment and comprehensive support to achieve a real change<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"\"While individuals with autism are often confined to repetitive and monotonous tasks in traditional settings, t\u2019Werk takes a different approach. Their employees have the chance to develop a variety of skills by switching activities every two hours, empowering them to learn, adapt, and thrive in a supportive environment.<\/p>\n

To support this growth, t\u2019Werk requires a new chocolate tempering machine, which will enable them to offer hands-on training to a larger number of people. Additionally, they are looking to recruit a dedicated therapist to provide personalised support and supervision for new hires.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why your support is crucial <\/strong>\u2014 to help finance this inspiring project and contribute to the sustainable growth of a chocolate factory that is changing lives.<\/p>\n