Economic opportunities for women in Eastern Ukraine

Implementation period:

September 2019 – August 2020

Regions:

Territories controlled by the Government of Ukraine in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts with three centers in Kramatorsk, Severodonetsk and Mariupol.

Target audience:

About the project:

The aim of the project is to support women in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in business / self-employment development, job creation for themselves and the community, and economic independence.

Project objectives:

• Establishment of three Women's Entrepreneurship Support Centers. The centers, in cooperation with local civil society organizations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, will provide training on starting and running a business, help develop practical skills, provide counseling support and motivate women entrepreneurs.
• Training of a team of trainers taking into account the gender-sensitive approach to business training.
• Conducting training courses on starting business, business communications, product positioning and mastering sales techniques.
• Providing consulting, legal and mentoring support to graduates and other women planning to start a business.