SDG 17.2.5: Collaboration with NGOs to Tackle the SDGs

The University of El Oued actively collaborates with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and civil society associations to pool resources and implement solutions addressing social and economic inclusion, directly contributing to SDGs like Decent Work (SDG 8) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).

National Scientific Seminar on Professional Integration

On May 9, 2024, The University of El Oued’s Psychological Assistance Center, in coordination with the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, hosted a two-day National Scientific Seminar on Professional Integration in the Job Market (held May 8–9). This major collaborative effort focused specifically on addressing future career anxiety among students with high determination (people with disabilities).

The seminar was organized in partnership with two key civil society/NGO entities: the Nadi Basmat Amal (Hope’s Imprint Club), a student club dedicated to inclusion, and the INSIDE Center from Blida 2 University (an external specialized support center). The proceedings were inaugurated by the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences and featured high-level attendance from the University’s leadership, representatives from the Public Service (General Public Service and Vocational Training), and the Judicial Expert in Sign Language from the General Directorate of National Security, who provided simultaneous Sign Language translation for all interventions, ensuring the event was fully accessible.

The two-day program was highly interactive and practical: it included an exhibition of psychological assessment tools tailored for students with disabilities, an art display reflecting psychological disorders, and a practical training workshop on learning Braille language, led by members of the Basmat Amal Club for the benefit of psychology students. The seminar concluded with a sports activity (Goalball) and, importantly, the signing of a cooperation agreement between the University’s Psychological Assistance Center and the INSIDE Center, cementing the partnership for future scientific and academic exchange. The seminar successfully addressed four key axes: training prospects, job market possibilities, formulation of integration mechanisms, and showcasing successful employment models for people with disabilities. This extensive, multi-sectoral initiative is a clear demonstration of the University’s commitment to collaborating with NGOs to drive social inclusion and tackle SDG challenges.