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Palestinian Architect Thrives in Spain After Asylum

6/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kawthar Jadalhaq, a resilient Palestinian architect, has transformed her life in Spain after facing hardships as an asylum seeker. Thanks to Spain's supportive asylum policies, she landed a job at Ineco just six months after arriving. With the help of organizations dedicated to refugee training and job placement, she is overcoming integration hurdles and embracing new opportunities.

History

Historical Context

Since the 1980s, Spain has shifted from emigration to immigration, facing increased asylum requests, particularly during the Syrian crisis. In 2015, the EU's Refugee Relocation Scheme aimed to resettle 160,000 asylum seekers, with Spain committing to 17,000. The successful integration of refugees like Kawthar Jadalhaq highlights the importance of supportive policies in addressing ongoing refugee challenges in Europe.

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Story summary

Kawthar Jadalhaq, a resilient Palestinian architect, has transformed her life in Spain after facing hardships as an asylum seeker. Thanks to Spain's supportive asylum policies, she landed a job at Ineco just six months after arriving. With the help of organizations dedicated to refugee training and job placement, she is overcoming integration hurdles and embracing new opportunities.

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