Introduction

The Economic Empowerment Sector aims to empower individuals and communities to control their lives. This philosophy is reflected in our seeks to provide direct support to people in order to increase their income and improve their living standards. Economic empowerment is a multidimensional social process that helps people to reach their goals by providing training, processes, and opportunities. By adopting power in societies for the mutual benefit of individuals, economic empowerment can promote social change and create a more just and equitable world. Since 2013, WATAN has implemented a range of economic empowerment projects aimed at achieving these goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Vocational Training: Economic stability of individuals and supports their resilience.
• Small business management training: A comprehensive customized practical course to enable participants to manage their own businesses and operations.
• Linking individuals to income opportunities: Create a platform that connects qualified persons with employment opportunities to fit their skills, also by supplying a start-up kit customized for each profession.

SECTOR PHILOSOPHY AND DIFFERENTIATORS

The sector aims to further enhance support in contributing towards the resilience of IDPs and refugees and building coherence between host and guest communities.

As well as employability opportunities and support the economic stability of individuals by supporting their resilience.

The focus is also placed on enhancing psycho-social health and well-being along with cohesion with the community by moving to productivity and providing a good example of positive coping.