Women in the large south-eastern governorate of Tataouine struggle to access the same opportunities as men: over 24 percent of women in the area are unable to read or write, and more than 50 percent are unemployed.
Islamic Relief is helping to change that, by supporting women to reach their potential and achieve self-reliance.
Working in coordination with government authorities to provide economic, social and health support to local women, we are creating six women’s groups and raising awareness of women’s health and social rights.
With 85 women in total taking part in the Islamic Relief project, there are three groups specialising in handicrafts and three groups focusing on goat farming.
All participants have received training on working in cooperative work, as well as on financial and administrative management and technical training. In addition, Islamic Relief has supported the groups with access to work venues, tools and raw materials – and has also provided backing with marketing and exhibitions.
The women have taken leadership roles in organising training and open days to increase their awareness of health issues, social rights, safety and the environment.
Islamic Relief has been working in Tunisia since 2011 and delivers life-changing development projects supporting poor and vulnerable people across the country.
Original source: Islamic Relief
Published on 28 February 2019
