Location: Herat Province, Afghanistan
Implementation Year: 2022
Duration: 6 Months
Target Beneficiaries: 200 Women
Implemented by: IDEA Afghanistan
Project Overview
IDEA implemented a vocational training initiative aimed at improving the economic independence and livelihood opportunities of vulnerable women in Herat province. The project focused on providing practical and market-oriented skills to women with limited access to employment opportunities.
Main Activities
- Tailoring and dressmaking training
- Cosmetology and beauty skills training
- Culinary and food processing sessions
- Entrepreneurship development workshops
- Financial literacy and small business management training
- Mentorship and practical demonstrations
Results and Impact
- 200 women successfully completed vocational training
- Increased access to income-generating opportunities
- Improved self-confidence and community participation among women
- Strengthened household economic resilience
- Enhanced awareness of entrepreneurship and financial management
Sustainability
Participants were encouraged to establish small home-based businesses and continue peer learning within their communities to ensure long-term sustainability of the intervention.
