Objectives and Major Components

OBJECTIVES:

The WED envisions the EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN with skills and knowledge. Functional literacy, adult education and entrepreneurship training will enable them to develop and gain control of their lives.

It hopes to assist women become active participants in the mainstream of economic activities.

It generally aims to develop entrepreneurship, increase productivity, income and managerial capabilities of the learners and to promote and improve health and nutrition habits through adult education.

It specifically aims at:

 

MAJOR PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

The WED is a comprehensive project, which provides the following activities: (please click program)

Functional Literacy and Adult Education

Entrepreneurship and Skills Training

Credit Assistance Program

Marketing Assistance

Cooperative Formation Assistance

Technical Assistance/ Consultancy

Research and Advocacy Promotion