Mrs. S. (45 years) is a single mother of three children who are still going to school. The family depends on social assistance. Because of an allergy, Mrs. S. can’t work in her profession as a hairdresser. She hasn’t been working since the birth of her children. Mrs. S. wishes to be financially independent again and to become an office employee with a commercial diploma. The foundation atDta has paid the training costs. Today, Mrs. S. works in her new job.
Mrs. A. (58 years) is a social pedagogue. After several years of unemployment, Mrs. A. takes the decision to work freelance and to create her own small institution where mentally disabled people can spend their holidays. The foundation atDta has paid a part of the start-up financing and granted her a long-term, interest-free loan.
Mrs. Z. (35 years) is a single mother and lives in a social institution for drug dependent persons with children. Her foreign professional diploma is not recognised in Switzerland. Mrs. Z. has managed to overcome her drug addiction and to work again. She loves sport and wanted to become a fitness instructor. The foundation atDta paid the training costs. Today, Mrs. Z. lives in her own apartment and works as an instructor in a fitness studio.