Women and Youth Empowerment:
The main goal of this component is to create a situation where women and youth have the knowledge, skills, and support to break barriers and become active participants in the economy in Sidama. Taking into consideration the unique challenges faced by women and youth, this area focuses on equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to participate in the economy and improve their lives. It provides capacity building in areas like beekeeping, organic fertilizer production, small business development, electronics repair, landscaping, and tour guiding. Additionally, SDA offers mentorship, exposure opportunities, and services to enable women and youth to engage in income-generating activities and reduce poverty. Importantly, SDA advocates for government policies that promote gender and age equality.
• Knowledge, skills, and business support for income generation and poverty reduction.
• Advocacy for gender and age-responsive policies.
• Capacity building in areas like beekeeping, organic fertilizers, small business, electronics repair, landscaping, tour guiding.