Empowerment

The Women’s Empowerment Program at SHO is designed to promote the social, economic, educational, and psychological well-being of women and girls—especially in rural and conflict- affected areas. The program focuses on building women’s self-reliance, expanding their access to opportunities, and enhancing their role in community development.

SHO’s Women’s Empowerment Program promotes gender equity by giving women and girls the tools and knowledge they need to improve their lives, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Through education, health, psychological support, and economic opportunity, the program fosters resilient, confident, and capable women leaders in Syria’s recovery.

Program Objectives:
  • Enhance women’s access to education and vocational skills that support their economic independence.
  • Promote women’s health awareness, including reproductive and mental health, to ensure their physical and psychological well-being.
  • Support women-led economic initiatives and small enterprises in rural communities.
  • Increase women’s participation and leadership in community resilience and recovery efforts.
  • Create safe and supportive environments for women and girls to express themselves and access resources.
Key Activities:
  1. Vocational Training for Women
    Delivery of practical, income-generating skills training tailored to contexts:
    • Sewing, tailoring, embroidery, and textile crafts
    • Food production & culinary skills (preserves, sweets, dairy, cooking)
    • Hairdressing and personal care services
    • Handicrafts (soap-making, candle-making, artisan crafts)
    • Digital skills (Microsoft Office, Photoshop, video editing)
  2. Educational Training
    Provision of literacy and digital capacity-building programs:
    • Literacy classes for women and girls
    • Microsoft Word and Excel training
    • Basic computer literacy to enhance employability
  3. Reproductive and First Aid Health Awareness
    Workshops raising awareness on women’s health topics:
    • Family planning and contraceptive methods
    • Maternal health (pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal care)
    • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) prevention
    • Breast cancer awareness and early detection
    • Prevention of early and child marriage
    • Personal hygiene and disease prevention
  4. Psychological and Mental Health Support
    Group and individual sessions focusing on:
    • Coping with trauma and stress
    • Emotional expression and communication
    • Strengthening self-confidence and self-worth
  5. Support for Women’s Economic Initiatives
    Supporting women-led micro-enterprises through:
    • Technical and material support
    • Small-scale grants, tools, and start-up materials
    • Supporting women’s cooperatives and local economic initiatives

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