COL's Empowering Women and Girls

COL4D’s Empowering Women and Girls project works towards empowering women and girls and PWD so that they can live a life of dignity, free from discrimination

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In Malawi, our implementing partner, CYO, worked with local women to explore innovative ways to expand access to training materials in rural areas where access to smartphones and internet connectivity remains limited.

Read the full story of change: https://t.co/KnWoq6mOcs

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Another EWG project milestone!

A total of 9,483 female farmers and entrepreneurs have gained access to micro loans through financial institutions. Here's to supporting women who are driving positive change in their communities! 🌱✨

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COL’s Empowering Women and Girls (EWG) project is helping women and girls access education, build skills for the labour market, and participate more fully in economic and social life.

Now in its third year, with support from Global Affairs Canada and local partner organisations, the project is contributing to meaningful change across Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Explore the project’s annual report to see how EWG is strengthening livelihoods at the village, community, and national levels: https://t.co/DyKuSb5xu4

#GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #GirlsEducation #SkillsDevelopment @EWG_23 @GAC_Corporate

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In Mozambique, Orlenda, a young female farmer, introduced an innovative peer-mentorship approach. The initiative brought together five to seven experienced female farmers who volunteered to share practical knowledge.

Read the full story of change: https://t.co/0VBOAI6skb

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We have developed the EWG Social Protection Mobile App. The app provides information on a wide range of social protection programmes across Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

More info: https://t.co/mUz4NBxqxa
Download here: https://t.co/EbWsesxnhy

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We are proud to share another project milestone!

9,505 female farmers and entrepreneurs have opened bank accounts as a result of our EWG project.

This is just one small pillar in creating sustainable livelihoods for women and girls.

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🌸 Meet Minoshi 🌸

Minoshi is a young woman with Down syndrome in Sri Lanka, who faced barriers to participating in her community. Minoshi’s journey toward economic participation began through the EWG project.

Read Minoshi's full story to empowerment: https://t.co/kWexgtIQcb

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Empowering women and girls starts with knowledge.

Today, we celebrate a significant achievement: 49,850 women and girls have participated in financial literacy training. Together, we are helping build a future where more women have the tools for a sustainable livelihood.

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📢 There is still time to register for our webinar!

Insights from the EWG Project Journey
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 AM PST
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/p55M30ovd7

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🌸 Meet Ayesha🌸

Due to financial constraints, Ayesha had to discontinue her education. When she learned about SPARC’s vocational training courses, she saw an opportunity to gain skills and earn an income to support her family.

Read Ayesha’s journey: https://t.co/TMGD335rtW

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📚 Advocating for Inclusion and Disability Rights Toolkit
In Module 8, learn about the Washington Group Short Set on Functioning six questions and accessible data collection.

📖 Start your learning journey with our toolkit: https://t.co/n325OtWkjD

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📢 Join Us for a Special Webinar: Insights from the EWG Project Journey

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 AM PST
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/Ewa5S6laLy

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In honour of World Environment Day, we’re pleased to share some of our resources:

📘 Sustainable Climate Action & Resilient Food Systems Courses
https://t.co/vCaND7EF0r

🎥 Green Skills Webinar
https://t.co/cRqimDuBNf

🌱 How EWG Builds Green Skills
https://t.co/5NwhTFZd5B

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Women and girls are among those most affected by climate change, yet their voices are too often missing from climate decisions.

This World Environment Day, hear from Frances Ferreira, Senior Adviser: Women and Girls at COL, and our project partners in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Mozambique as they share how women and girls are leading climate action in their communities. Through COL's Empowering Women and Girls (EWG) project, implemented with the generous support of Global Affairs Canada, women and girls are advancing environmental education, disaster preparedness, and climate-smart agriculture to build more resilient futures.

🎥 Watch the video and discover why women and girls must be at the centre of climate action: https://t.co/esPvry3ygI

#WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #WomenAndGirls #ClimateResilience @EWG_23 @GAC_Corporate @adppmozambique

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🌸 Meet Orlanda 🌸

Orlanda participated in ADPP’s sustainable agriculture training, which combined technical skills with education on gender equality, GBV, and women’s rights. With her new knowledge, she increased her farming yields.

Read her story: https://t.co/4GE3e4nNPU

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📢 Join Us for a Special Webinar: Insights from the EWG Project Journey

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 AM PST
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/Ewa5S6laLy

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Advocating for Inclusion and Disability Rights Toolkit

In Module 7, we introduce UDL, a framework that helps practitioners make programmes more accessible and inclusive for all participants.

Start your learning journey with our toolkit: https://t.co/n325OtWkjD

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In Bangladesh, women came together to challenge wage discrimination after discovering they were being paid significantly less than men for the same work. Read how women advocating for fair pay: https://t.co/qYugdxA3bw

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Learning Snapshot📘
Advocating for Inclusion and Disability Rights Toolkit

In Module 6, we share ideas for creating an advocacy plan that supports local efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility. Start your learning journey: https://t.co/H5VcR7HNiB

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We are proud to share a project highlight!

11,151 female farmers have participated in training on sustainable agricultural practices.

This training empowers local women and girls as entrepreneurs, sustainable farmers, and agents of change in their own lives and communities.