SSDO

Partnership for Advancing Women Empowerment in Development

Achieving women's economic empowerment through advocacy and capacity building

Empowered women-led groups to advocate for economic opportunities in Enugu.

Secured funding commitments for women’s empowerment across key government ministries.

Secured Ministry of Information’s commitment to publicize opportunities for rural women.

About Project

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Introduction

Women in South Eastern Nigeria face many hurdles in their quest for economic empowerment. They contend with gender-discriminatory cultural practices and social norms, unpaid domestic labour, and low access to capital. These and other constraints keep women poor and financially dependent on their male counterparts.

The development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) has partnered with South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) to form the Partnership for Advancing Women in Economic Development (PAWED).

Project objectives

  • To strengthen the capacity of women’s economic collectives in Enugu state to be able to conduct high-impact, evidence-informed advocacy to improve the livelihood of economically active women and girls in the state.

     

Main Activities

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Advocacy visits to government agencies to strengthen women's economic collectives by the Partnership for the Advancement of Women’s Economic Development.

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Advocacy and training sessions fostered discussions, leading to key recommendations for enhancing women's economic empowerment in Enugu State.

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PAWED project strengthens women's economic collectives in Enugu for evidence-based advocacy, enhancing livelihoods of economically active women and girls.

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