REPRESENTATIVES FROM CAFOD VISIT HAND IN HAND AFGHANISTAN'S PROJECT SITE
Representatives from CAFOD who is funding the Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women and Men project, visited the Self-Help Group members, embroidery and tailoring training classes in Abu Talib village of Mazar city. See more...
DISTRIBUTION OF GOATS AND TAILORING MACHINES
1. Hand in Hand Afghanistan distributed 342 goats to 171 women in Bagram and Jabulseraj districts of Parwan province under the Empowering Women in Afghanistan project. Further reading…
2. Hand in Hand Afghanistan provided embroidery and tailoring machines and related equipment to 43 women in Abu Talib village of Mazar city. These enterprise startup kits enable women to establish their micro-enterprises then to contribute to their family economy well-being. Read more…
STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING
Hand in Hand Afghanistan’s Capacity Development Unit conducted a-four day training on market linkage and value addition to 9 Village Enterprises Facilitators (VEFs) at Mazar regional office. See more…
ENTERPRISES AND JOBS FOR WOMEN
During During this reporting period, Self-Help Group members have saved total AFN 250,209 and lent AFN 539,750 internally. The enterprises start up kits and internal loans have resulted in establishment and enhancement of 554 (94% female) micro-enterprises which has resulted in creation of 536 (94% female) jobs in their respective communities.
MEET, ANISA
Anisa, 38-years-old, lives in Deh Meskin village in Bagram district of Parwan province with her five daughters, two sons and husband. Anisa went to school only until she was 12-years-old, so she is determined for her children to receive an education, with five currently in school (and two yet to start). Anisa earnt money sporadically from tailoring, while her husband earns roughly AFN 9,000 (US $115) per month from working at a petrol station. Further reading...
