Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls

by Asociacion Cultural Femenina
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Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls
Education+safe accommodation for 250 rural girls

Summary

The project aims to young rural women in Colombia to break the cycle of poverty, obtain economic independence and reduce forced recruitment by armed groups linked to drug trafficking through education for technical programs, safe housing during their studies, and mentorship programs. With your support, we can transform lives, promote gender equality, and generate a lasting impact in vulnerable communities. Together, we can drive meaningful change!

$315,000
total goal
$309,940
remaining
47
donors
2
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

The armed conflict in Colombia exacerbates poverty and limits opportunities for young rural women. Only 1.5% access technical education, perpetuating a cycle of poverty associated with early pregnancy, malnutrition, unpaid domestic work, and early cohabitation. Additionally, forced recruitment by armed groups linked to drug trafficking threatens their safety, perpetuating exclusion and a violent environment that hinders their development and that of their communities.

Solution

Education Access: Providing scholarships or funding for technical education ensures that more rural young women can enroll in programs and break the cycle of poverty. Safe Housing: Establishing safe accommodations near educational institution enables these women to pursue their studies without compromising their safety. Community Support: Offering mentorship, skill-building workshops and resources to navigate challenges and empowers them to build a self-sufficint future.

Long-Term Impact

The long-term impact includes: Breaking the cycle of poverty by empowering women with education and economic independence. Fostering development in rural communities, reduces violence by offering alternatives to forced recruitment, and promotes gender equality. Skilled women drive local economies and reinvest in their communities, creating sustainable resilience and growth for future generations. The project plants the seeds for transformative and lasting change for young rural women

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

Asociacion Cultural Femenina

Location: Bogota, Cundinamarca - Colombia
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Proyectos Especiales ACF
Bogota , Cundinamarca Colombia
$5,060 raised of $315,000 goal
 
100 donations
$309,940 to go
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