Graduation of 508 women participants in RM/MADA joint project to improve the conditions of women in North Lebanon

The Rene Moawwad Foundation organized last week in Halba a certificates distribution ceremony for 508 women from 17 neighboring villages in Akkar and Dennyeh who participated in the project to improve the living conditions of women in North Lebanon which is implemented by the RMF in coordination with MADA and the NGO Committee for the follow-up of women’s issues.  The project is funded by the European Union and seeks to promote women’s participation in economic development in North Lebanon with a view to improve their livelihoods.  The project includes a number of phases the first of which was implemented by 14 trainers who conducted training session on ICT and women’s economic rights.  The second stage will involve selecting and implementing 14 small projects amongst those proposed by the women beneficiaries of the project.
Source: Al-Nahar 10 March 2014