COFIDES' Social Impact Fund has granted €3 million to UNEI to support the employment of individuals with disabilities, particularly those facing mental health challenges, over the next five years.

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The Social Impact Fund (FIS), managed by COFIDES and affiliated with the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations, is supporting the growth of the Andalusian social enterprise UNEI. For over 30 years, UNEI has focused on the labor integration of individuals with disabilities, particularly those facing mental health challenges. This initiative addresses significant social challenges through financial and technical support aimed at enhancing the employment prospects of this demographic.

Todays, COFIDES President and CEO, Ángela Pérez, alongside UNEI's General Director, Rafael Cía, and the Secretary General of Inclusion, Elena Rodríguez, officially signed a funding agreement. This agreement, worth €3 million, will enable UNEI to finance its strategic plan over the next five years, with the goal of increasing its workforce of individuals with disabilities by at least 13.5% during this period.

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The social enterprise sector in Spain has been gaining traction as a viable means of addressing social issues while ensuring sustainable economic growth. The FIS embodies this approach by fostering businesses that seek not only pro