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At Savola World Foundation, we firmly believe in the importance of including people with disabilities in the business sector and support their rights as a vital segment of society. We view them as a group rich in abilities and potential, deserving of all support and assistance to participate effectively in achieving comprehensive development.
Therefore, Makeen program was launched in 2010 to achieve these goals. It has contributed to the direct employment of more than 1,273 employees with disabilities across the Kingdom through the group's companies and private sector companies. Additionally, it has trained over 1,000 trainees in various workshops such as the art of dealing with people with disabilities, the mentor and buddy program, and supportive business environments (Mowaamah certification).
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has supported people with disabilities and set targets for their scientific and professional empowerment, providing them with all the necessary support tools and equal opportunities. It aims to increase their effective and positive participation in various economic, social, and recreational activities.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, which places special emphasis on empowering people with disabilities, we strive to enhance their participation in various aspects of life. We believe that empowering people with disabilities represents a significant added value to our economy and society. By integrating them into the labor market, we contribute to enhancing productivity and achieving sustainable development. Moreover, their active participation in various activities enriches our lives and contributes to building a cohesive and interconnected society.
To lead the sector in social responsibility towards people with disabilities, enabling growth as individuals and providing a greater scope to fulfill their roles and realize their potential within the community.
Assisting people with disabilities to gain employment without discrimination and be appointed on merit regardless of their disability.
The Makeen Program works to achieve a set of social and development goals that meet the needs of stakeholders and beneficiaries in society, including:
- Training and employing people with disabilities
- Providing people with disabilities with a suitable and safe work environment by adopting best global practices
- Spreading awareness about the importance of including people with disabilities in the workplace
- Providing support and assistance by applying the Mentor and Buddy system
- Exchanging experiences with organizations and companies interested in applying universal accessibility standards and participating in conferences related to issues of people with disabilities
To effectively achieve its goals, Makeen collaborates with several organizations, as follows:
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- International Labor Organization - Global Business and Disability Network ILO-GBDN
Savola Group signed a collaboration agreement with the International Labor Organization in Geneva in 2017, adopting the Global Business and Disability Memorandum. This commits the group to protect the rights of people with disabilities, providing more training and employment opportunities for people and cooperating with international organizations to create an attractive work environment. |
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- The Valuable 500
In May 2021, Savola Group joined the global initiative the Valuable 500, a major driver of social change, which aims to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities through the business sector. |
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- The Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities
Makeen engaged with the Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities, which is a government entity, that aims to empower persons with disabilities, protect their rights, enhance their role in society and works to develop and offer appropriate services across sectors. |
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- The Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES)
Savola Group achieved International Accreditation Certificate in Universal Accessibility Standards from GAATES in 2013 and was re-certified in 2018. |
| 2017 | Savola Group obtained a membership with the International Labor Organization - Global Business and Disability Network. | Achieved Mowaamah Certificate for supportive work environments for persons with disabilities. | Launched Makeen Employment Portal. |
| 2018 | Produced 16 community awareness videos. |
| 2019 م | Honored the Saudi national football team for people with disabilities, which won the World Cup 4 times in a row. | Developed the official website of the Savola Group with W3C digital accessibility standards. |
| 2020 | Launched the internal Mowaamah platform to increase employees' awareness of disability issues and its various systems. | Produced 12 videos on safety measures for PWDs during COVID 19. | Achieved accreditation from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation for the training content of the Mentor & Buddy Program. |
| 2021 | Savola Group joined The Valuable 500. | Launched a campaign to increase awareness in the business sector and the community. | Participated in the Purple Saturday initiative- an initiative launched by the Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities. |
| 2022 | Savola Group achieved Mowaamah Gold Certificate. | Launched the Workplace Adjustment Process at Savola Group. | Savola Group Participated in the International Down Syndrome Celebration. |
| 2023 | Sharing Savola’s experience in the Arab Regional Conference on the integration of persons with disabilities in the labor market | Participation of the Savola World Foundation as a training partner in the Hemam Initiative for the best friendly environments for people with disabilities | Training 221 trainees via providing 12 training workshops |
- E-learning for the Mentor and Buddy Program to Integrate People with Disabilities into the Workplace.
- Training Workshops :
- Mentor and Buddy Program to Integrate People with Disabilities into the Workplace, Objectives:
- Highlighting the importance of including people with disabilities in all aspects of life, particularly in commercial and employment sectors.
- Enhancing the recruitment skills of HR managers and colleagues working with employees with disabilities according to a clear methodology.
- Understanding the concept of the mentor and buddy system and its application in human resources management.
- Identifying the economic, social, and organizational benefits of integrating people with disabilities into the workforce.
- Providing basic guidelines and information on how to interact with employees with disabilities.
- Introducing the concept and guiding principles of universal accessibility and safety for employees with disabilities in the workplace.
- Art of Dealing with People with Disabilities, Objectives:
- Highlighting fundamental concepts related to disabilities: including types, causes, and relevant statistics.
- Empowering employees to understand the characteristics of people with disabilities and interact with them effectively.
- Equipping trainees with the most effective tips for dealing with colleagues or employees with disabilities:
- How to interact with a colleague with a physical disability?
- How to interact with a colleague with a hearing impairment?
- How to interact with a colleague with a visual impairment?
- How to interact with a colleague with autism spectrum?
- Introducing the concept and guiding principles of universal accessibility and safety for employees with disabilities in the workplace.
- Mowaamah Certification Standards, Objectives:
- Highlighting fundamental concepts related to disabilities: including types, causes, and relevant statistics.
- Defining the concept of supportive services and accommodations in the workplace.
- Understanding the concept of an inclusive, accommodating, and supportive workplace for people with disabilities and its benefits.
- Comprehending the compliance certification standards and applying the self-assessment and audit phase.
- Fundamentals and Principles of Universal Accessibility and Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities in the Workplace, Objectives:
- Understanding inclusive, accommodating, and supportive work environments for people with disabilities and their benefits.
- Learning about the principles of universal accessibility in the built and technological environment, its procedures, and advantages.
- Understanding the concept and guiding principles of reasonable accommodations and the inclusive communication in workplaces.
- Learning about the principles of emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities.