Women’s Empowerment in Handicrafts Project (Oxfam)/Abs:

The Women’s Empowerment in Handicrafts Project has successfully engaged 840 women. By promoting traditional handicrafts, we not only preserved cultural heritage but also created income-generating opportunities for women, helping them achieve financial stability.
In line with our commitment to women’s empowerment, the Women’s Pottery Training Initiative provided training to 525 women.This project enabled women to acquire skills that enhanced their employability and fostered entrepreneurship in local handicrafts.

Maawaz Weaving Training: 440 beneficiaries: Specialized courses in maawaz weaving were provided, where participants learned the basics of traditional weaving and the techniques needed to produce high-quality products that could be marketed within local communities.
Ceramics Training: 525 women. The project provided practical training in ceramics, where participants learned how to shape and decorate ceramic pieces, enhancing their ability to produce artistic and traditional pieces that could be used for commercial purposes. Training on palm frond weaving: 400 women.

Training sessions were organized on how to use palm fronds to make handicrafts, such as baskets and mats, which are in high demand in traditional markets.

Workshops to promote entrepreneurship: 1,365 women. Activities included sessions on how to start small handicraft projects, as well as information on marketing, small business management, and pricing.
The project transformed the lives of beneficiaries, especially women, as they acquired skills that enhanced their job market opportunities and opened new doors to financial independence.

The project also contributed to the preservation of cultural heritage and enhanced the presence of traditional handicrafts in markets, providing new economic opportunities for local communities. Furthermore, many participants were able to start their own handicraft projects, encouraging sustainable development and self-reliance.