“Employment, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment of marginalized women / girls in Durrës”.

Overall Objective: To advance the rights of Roma and non-Roma women / girls in Durrës and reduce their discrimination, through capacity building, networking and advocacy for empowerment.

The Project aimed at:

  • To advance the rights of Roma and non-Roma women / girls in Durrës and reduce discrimination against them, through capacity building, networking and advocacy for empowerment.
  • To increase the capacities and opportunities of vulnerable women / girls for employment and to benefit from economic opportunities;
  • To promote the sustainability and growth of Roma and non-Roma women’s enterprises;
  • To encourage networking, leadership and motivation of vulnerable women / girls.

The results of the project:

  • 75 vulnerable women / girls (of which 42 Roma and 3 non-Roma) from Durrës directly benefited from the meetings:
  • They have received new information.
  • They have increased their communication capacities and skills.
  • They have established contacts with local institutions.
  • Have been encouraged and motivated to explore new approaches.
  • They have learned about discrimination and safety at work.
  • They have contributed to brainstorming, discussions, reflections, questions and positive role models.
  • 2 podcasts published on the website of the “Capitol” radio.