Location: Lyantonde, Sheema, and surrounding districts
Target Group: Out-of-school girls and young women (ages 15–24)
Duration: Ongoing
Program Focus: Gender Equality & Youth Development (GEYWOD), Livelihoods
Summary:
EmpowerHer equips marginalized girls and young women with practical vocational skills such as tailoring, soap making, catering, and digital literacy. Beyond technical training, participants receive mentorship, reproductive health education, and startup kits to launch small businesses.
Impact Goals:
Train 300+ young women annually in livelihood skills
Reduce vulnerability to early marriage and exploitation
Increase self-reliance and household income