The Lotus Flower Programme empowers refugee and migrant women to step confidently into the digital economy. Through nine weeks of hands-on training in Python, Power BI, and other tech skills, participants gain more than knowledge-they build confidence, community, and belonging. With mentorship and career support, each woman moves closer to meaningful employment and independence. Every group proves what's possible when talent meets opportunity: women rising, thriving.
Refugee and migrant women in the Netherlands often arrive with valuable experience but face barriers to finding work. Language gaps, limited networks, and unfamiliar systems make it hard to access training or meaningful employment. Without support, many women remain excluded from the labour market even though they have the skills and drive to contribute.
The Lotus Flower Programme opens doors to opportunity. Over nine weeks, participants gain hands-on digital training in areas like Python and Power BI, guided by mentors and career coaches. Each woman builds confidence, practical skills, and a professional network that connects her to real jobs in the tech sector. The result is empowerment - women moving from isolation to inclusion, from learning to earning.
We aim to expand the Lotus Flower Programme across Europe, reaching hundreds of women each year. Every graduate helps build a more inclusive, innovative workforce - one where refugee and migrant women can thrive and lead. Together, we're advancing gender equality, digital inclusion, and lasting social change.
