ASDA ry hosted Job Shadow Program in Helsinki

Between 7–14 August 2025, ASDA ry had the pleasure of hosting two staff members from Somali Community Service e.V. (Germany) as part of the Erasmus+ project SELF-PATH – improving skills for economic independence of women.

Throughout the week, the visiting staff shadowed our team in:

– Project and administrative management practices

– Applying inclusion tools for women in local and international initiatives

– Supporting community projects that empower adult women

– Running social media campaigns and digital outreach

– Planning inclusive events and activities

This exchange was not only a learning opportunity for the visiting participants but also enriched ASDA’s own practices through mutual knowledge sharing and cooperation.

The Job Shadow is the first step of the SELF-PATH project. In November, the project will continue with a Training Course in Italy to further strengthen staff competences in social entrepreneurship, governance, and women’s empowerment.

We are proud to contribute to this international collaboration and thank Somali Community Service e.V. for their active participation.

Special thanks to our partner Mine Vaganti NGO for their strong contribution to the success of this project — your commitment and expertise made a real difference.

Together, we are building stronger pathways for women’s inclusion and empowerment across Europe