World Refugee Day Celebration with On, Powercoders & SPORTEGRATION

About World Refugee Day:

World Refugee Day, designated by the United Nations, honors the strength and courage of refugees worldwide. Celebrated on June 20, it builds empathy and understanding for their plight and resilience.

The event was created as a partnership between On and Powercoders and it will take place at On Labs (Förrlibuckstrasse 190, 1st floor) and is aimed to be a day filled with meaningful conversations and inspiring stories - take advantage of this opportunity to show solidarity and celebrate diversity with us!

5:30 PM - 6 PM:Check-In and Welcoming

6PM - 6:40 PM:

Powercoders - Programs, Wins & Challenges
Speaker: Stacy von Cranach (Powercoders)
Discover the journey of Powercoders and their mission to empower refugees and migrants through the IT job integration programs.

Powercoders Alumni Journeys
Inspiring stories from PowerCoders alumni sharing their experiences and successes.

Q&A Session
Moderator: Stacy von Cranach
Audience questions about Powercoders and alumni stories.

6:40-7PM Session with SPORTEGRATION

Meet our partner who dedicated their work to bring people together and use sport as a means of successfully and sustainably integrating refugees in Switzerland.

7 PM - 8:00 PM: Workshop on Unconscious Bias
Facilitator: Sunita Asnani (Powercoders)
An interactive workshop on understanding and addressing unconscious biases.

8:00 PM Closing, Networking , Apéro

About Powercoders:

Founded in 2016 by Christian and Bettina Hirsig, Powercoders is an IT job integration program for refugees and migrants, helping them regain independence and address the IT industry’s talent shortage.

Learn more about their mission: https://powercoders.org

About SPORTEGRATION:

SPORTEGRATION brings refugees and locals together and uses sport as a basis and means for sustainable integration. The focus is on developing potential, equal opportunities and holistic health promotion, as well as intercultural exchange. To do sport, you don't need any special language skills, training or special abilities. In sport, everyone is equal.

Lear more about their mission: https://sportegration.ch/ueber-uns

About On's Vision for Social Impact:

At On, we drive diversity and inclusion through key partnerships. Our initiatives include fellowship programs, diversity training, and the Right to Run social-impact program, focusing on safety, access, awareness, and inclusion in running and movement.

Keen to explore more? https://culture.on.com/diversity-and-inclusion

June the 20th, join us in celebrating World Refugee Day, supporting Powercoders, and fostering a community of inclusion and empowerment!

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