Empowering women with workable skills

by Children In Need Organization
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills
Empowering women with workable skills

Summary

In Sierra Leone's slum communities women face significant barriers to economic participation. Our project empowers women with practical vocational skills in Catering, Tailoring, Hairdressing, and Soap making enhancing their livelihoods and contributing to community development. Though training and resource provision, we aim to break cycles of poverty and foster economic independence.

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Challenge

High unemployment rates among women in kroobay and Kolleh Town, limited economic contributions and family support. Limited access to vocational training, hindering skill development and entrepreneurship. Persistent poverty-cycle affecting health, education, and overall community well-being. Cultural barriers often restrict women's economic participation and decision-making.

Solution

Provide intensive 6 months vocational training programs in: Tailoring and garment construction. Catering and other small scale manufacturing Equip women with professional toolkits and start up resources Offer ongoing mentorship and business development support. Foster community partnerships for job placement and market access.

Long-Term Impact

Economically empowered women contributing to family income and local economy. Improved livelihoods leading to better health, education, and nutrition for families. Sustainable community development through women's entrepreneurship and leadership. Positive shift in community attitudes towards women's economic roles.

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Organization Information

Children In Need Organization

Location: Freetown, Western region - Sierra Leone
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Project Leader:
Murray Allie Conteh
Freetown , Western region Sierra Leone
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