When women succeed, communities succeed.
At LESCOTA, we believe that empowering women is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty. That’s why we created the Women Empowerment Project.
What We Do
The Women Empowerment Project is designed to help women become economically independent, strengthen their leadership capacity, and improve the well-being of their families and communities.
Our Objectives
- 💼 Improve vocational and business skills
- 💰 Increase access to financial services and savings groups
- 🚀 Promote entrepreneurship and small business development
- 👩💼 Strengthen leadership and decision-making abilities
- 🏠 Improve household income and reduce poverty
Who We Reach
- Low-income women
- Single mothers
- Young women (18-35 years)
- Women with disabilities
- Rural women in underserved communities
Key Activities
- 🧵 Vocational skills training (tailoring, food processing, ICT, crafts)
- 📊 Entrepreneurship and business management training
- 💰 Financial literacy and savings group formation
- 💵 Start-up grants and revolving loan support
- 💻 Digital literacy and online marketing training
The Impact
- 📈 Increased employment and self-employment
- 📈 Growth of women-owned businesses
- 💰 Higher household incomes
- 📊 Improved financial literacy and savings
- 🗳️ Greater participation in community leadership
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