Empowering Women ‍and Girls through Vocational Training

The Ministry⁤ of ​Youth and Sports, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is launching a ‍series of craft and vocational training​ programs in August and September. These initiatives aim ​to equip women and girls with essential skills in various trades, as well as sales and marketing expertise, to promote their economic empowerment.

The⁣ training programs will‌ be​ implemented in seven governorates across Egypt, ‌including Al-Sharqiya, Qalyubia, Giza, Damietta, Aswan, Alexandria, and Cairo. The project features 11 safe spaces for women ⁤and girls, offering a range of activities such as:

• Awareness against social violence
• Awareness raising about reproductive health
• Psychosocial ‍support
• Vocational training
• Awareness ​against harmful practices
• Economic empowerment
• Case management

By providing​ these comprehensive⁢ training programs, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNFPA aim to promote the economic and social empowerment of ​women and girls in Egypt.