Skill Enhancement and Job Placement of Forcibly Displaced Women and Girls in Afghan Refugee Camps of District Mansehra and Haripur, KP Pakistan

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Skill Enhancement and Job Placement of Forcibly Displaced Women and Girls in Afghan Refugee Camps of District Mansehra and Haripur, KP Pakistan
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GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
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12/01/2022
EndDate
09/30/2024
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The project, funded by UN Women and implemented by GEESE, enhanced the livelihoods and empowerment of 560 Afghan refugee women and girls in Mansehra and Haripur through skill development, job placement, and leadership training. Over 22 months, the initiative established 9 training centers, provided vocational and financial literacy courses, supported entrepreneurship, and linked women with local businesses. Women formed 18 Common Interest Groups, participated in exhibitions, and engaged in peacebuilding and social cohesion activities. Additionally, 70 women leaders from 10 CSOs were trained, enabling long-term advocacy for Afghan refugee women. The project significantly improved women’s economic independence, community resilience, and their role in decision-making. . Major Activities: i. Conducted Training Need Assessments (TNAs) in 6 camps ii. Developed Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) for 560 women iii. Established 9 training centers in Mansehra & Haripur iv. Provided 3-month vocational training (tailoring, embroidery, beautician) v. Formed 18 Common Interest Groups (CIGs) vi. Organized 2 exhibitions/Meena Bazaars for product showcasing vii. Trained 560 women in peacebuilding & social cohesion viii. Strengthened 10 local CSOs with 70 women leaders trained
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UN Women
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Skill Enhancement and Job Placement of Forcibly Displaced Women and Girls in Afghan Refugee Camps of District Mansehra and Haripur, KP Pakistan

GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT



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The project, funded by UN Women and implemented by GEESE, enhanced the livelihoods and empowerment of 560 Afghan refugee women and girls in Mansehra and Haripur through skill development, job placement, and leadership training. Over 22 months, the initiative established 9 training centers, provided vocational and financial literacy courses, supported entrepreneurship, and linked women with local businesses. Women formed 18 Common Interest Groups, participated in exhibitions, and engaged in peacebuilding and social cohesion activities. Additionally, 70 women leaders from 10 CSOs were trained, enabling long-term advocacy for Afghan refugee women. The project significantly improved women’s economic independence, community resilience, and their role in decision-making. . Major Activities: i. Conducted Training Need Assessments (TNAs) in 6 camps ii. Developed Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) for 560 women iii. Established 9 training centers in Mansehra & Haripur iv. Provided 3-month vocational training (tailoring, embroidery, beautician) v. Formed 18 Common Interest Groups (CIGs) vi. Organized 2 exhibitions/Meena Bazaars for product showcasing vii. Trained 560 women in peacebuilding & social cohesion viii. Strengthened 10 local CSOs with 70 women leaders trained

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