Creating career opportunities for women affected by conflict
Samegrelo. The women-led non-governmental organisation “Hands for Peace” hosted a gala exhibition in Zugdidi to present the results of a “Handicraft for Social Change” project, supported by the EU and UNDP through the EU4Dialogue initiative.
The EU and UNDP support allowed 40 conflict-affected women to join a training programme in tailoring, embroidery, knitting and macramé to develop professional careers, earn a living, improve livelihoods and increase self-reliance.
Six training participants already found jobs in different local enterprises and one of the beneficiaries was successful in applying for a grant programme.
Source: www.undp.org
