1. About Work4Med
Work4Med is a Mediterranean platform dedicated to agricultural labour mobility, connecting agricultural workers, employers, training institutions, public authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
We work to develop more transparent, safe, skills-based and sustainable pathways for seasonal agricultural employment across the Mediterranean.
By combining digital tools, labour-market information, skills development and stakeholder cooperation, Work4Med seeks to connect agricultural labour demand with qualified workers while supporting informed and responsible mobility.
Our focus is not only on moving workers between countries, but on building a more structured agricultural labour ecosystem where workers, employers and institutions can benefit from better information, stronger skills and more transparent processes.
2. Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To facilitate safe, transparent, skills-based and sustainable agricultural labour mobility across the Mediterranean.
Work4Med aims to:
- Connect agricultural employers with available and appropriately skilled workers.
- Improve access to legitimate seasonal employment opportunities.
- Support workers with relevant information, skills and pre-departure preparation.
- Strengthen responsible and transparent recruitment practices.
- Generate reliable agricultural labour-market information.
- Promote cooperation between Mediterranean countries and institutions.
- Support agricultural sectors in addressing seasonal and emerging labour needs.
Our Vision
A connected Mediterranean agricultural labour market where workers, employers and institutions can participate in safe, transparent and sustainable labour mobility systems.
We envision a future where agricultural labour mobility is supported by reliable information, relevant skills, responsible recruitment, digital solutions and effective cooperation across the Mediterranean.
3. Principles
Our Principles
Transparency
We promote clear and accessible information about employment opportunities, recruitment processes, working conditions and mobility requirements.
Fairness
We support equitable access to legitimate employment opportunities and seek to promote fair relationships between workers and employers.
Skills
We connect labour mobility with the skills required by modern agricultural production and encourage continuous learning and capacity development.
Safety
We promote informed mobility and awareness of employment conditions, workplace safety and workers’ fundamental rights.
Responsibility
We encourage responsible recruitment and employment practices that respect workers, employers and applicable laws.
Sustainability
We seek to develop labour-mobility solutions that respond to agricultural needs while contributing to sustainable economic and social development.
Cooperation
We believe effective agricultural labour mobility requires collaboration among workers, employers, governments, training institutions, research organisations and civil society.
Evidence-Based Action
We use labour-market information, research and practical experience to support better decisions and more effective agricultural mobility systems.
4. Partners
Our Partners
Work4Med brings together stakeholders across the agricultural labour ecosystem.
Effective agricultural labour mobility cannot be achieved by one organisation alone. It requires cooperation between the people who provide agricultural labour, the businesses that need it, and the institutions that shape the systems in which mobility takes place.
Agricultural Workers
Workers are at the centre of Work4Med. We support access to information, employment opportunities, skills development and responsible mobility pathways.
Agricultural Employers
We work with farms, agricultural companies, cooperatives and other employers to better understand seasonal labour demand and connect them with appropriately skilled workers.
Governments & Public Institutions
Public institutions play an important role in developing structured labour-mobility systems, supporting legal pathways and strengthening cooperation between countries.
Training Institutions
Universities, vocational training centres and agricultural training organisations can help develop skills that respond to real labour-market requirements.
Research Institutions
Research and data help us understand agricultural labour demand, seasonal employment, skills gaps and mobility trends across the Mediterranean.
Civil Society & Worker Organisations
Civil-society organisations and worker organisations can contribute to awareness, information, responsible recruitment and the protection of fundamental labour rights.
International & Regional Organisations
Work4Med seeks cooperation with organisations working on agriculture, employment, migration, skills development, rural development and sustainable development.
Building Partnerships for Agricultural Mobility
We welcome partnerships that contribute to safer, more transparent, skills-based and sustainable agricultural labour mobility across the Mediterranean.
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