Adolf Ratzka Memorial Fund for Migrants with Disability

The Adolf Ratzka Memorial Fund aims to improve opportunities for migrants with disabilities to become more included and established in society, to approach working life and strengthen their position in the labour market, and to gain access to their rights in Sweden. The fund is intended for people with disabilities who have migrated to and currently live in Sweden.

What Can You Apply for?

You can apply for support for initiatives that help you become more involved in society and closer to work or education, or to improve your situation if you are already working or studying.

• Courses and training: For example, language courses, vocational training, or other learning activities that lead toward employment.
• Assistive devices and equipment: To manage your housing or prepare for work, or for a workplace or educational setting when no other assistive device is provided.
• Transport: Such as public transportation or other means of travel to work, education, meetings, or important activities.
• Legal advice: from lawyers provided by the fund (Rättighetsjuristerna or Disability Rights Defenders Sweden), for example, to apply for:
  • Residence permits
  • Work permits
  • Support/assistance in the workplace
• Taking part in activities: such as theme days, seminars, courses, or peer counseling groups that align with the fund's purpose.

Limitations:

• Only individuals can apply for support.
• Maximum amount: SEK 6,000 per person.
• Funds are primarily granted for support that cannot be obtained from society or other organizations.
• You cannot apply for ongoing household expenses such as food, rent, clothing, etc.

How to Apply:

• Email an informal application (maximum 2 pages) in Swedish or English to adolfratzkamemorialfund@independentliving.org (it does not need to be perfectly written).
• Describe what you need support for and why. For purchases, course fees, etc., include specific details and price information.
• Include your contact details and bank account number (if available).
• Provide a description of your disability and your need for support.
• Attach a certificate or other document confirming your disability (does not need to be a new medical certificate).
• Include a motivation explaining why you need the support and how the requested funds would help meet your needs.

Application Process:

• The memorial fund meets twice a year.
• Application deadlines: August 15 and February 15.
• Decisions are communicated about one month after the application deadline, both to those who receive support and those who do not.
• Assessment is based on the application, how well it meets the fund’s purpose and target group, and whether all requested information is included. If many applications meet the criteria, priority is given to those considered to have the greatest need and the most effective impact in achieving the fund’s purpose.
• The same person can apply multiple times but for different purposes. Howeve, chances of approval are lower if you have received support before.
• You can apply at any time, but we do not have the capacity to respond to emails other than notifications about the application, some months after February 15 and August 15 each year.
• The fund’s total annual budget is SEK 40,000–50,000, to be distributed among approved applicants.
• By submitting an application, you consent to the memorial fund handling your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation (GDPR).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely,

The Working Group for the Adolf Ratzka Memorial Fund

How you can contribute to the fund:

If you would like to contribute to the memorial fund, you can make a donation. The memorial fund is called "The Adolf Ratzka Memorial Fund for Migrants with Disability" and is administered by the Independent Living Institute. 

Swish: 123 191 01 40 or Swedbank Bank company account: 8327-9,974 619 323-5. 

Bank details for donations from abroad are:

Account holder: Stiftelsen Institutet för Independent Living
Bank Adress: Swedbank AB (publ), Box 4142, SE- 131 04 Nacka-Stockholm, Sweden
IBAN: SE46 8000 0832 7997 4619 3235
BIC: SWEDSESS