EMPOWER: Increasing Economic And Social Empowerment For Adolescent Girls And Vulnerable Women In Zambia
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Key Information
In rural Zambia, many children are in the labor force, and 92 percent of them – mostly girls – work on family farms. To reduce child labor in that country, the USDOL-funded EMPOWER Zambia project will raise local awareness about child labor and gender equality, and engage the government and private sector in promoting acceptable work for vulnerable women. It will also provide 2,500 working-age girls (ages 15 to 17) and 1,500 vulnerable women with relevant skills and access to work, as well as increased livelihood opportunities.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Sub-Saharan Africa
Zambia
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
2017 - 2020
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
United States Department of Labor
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
NationalAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Other skills
- Financial literacy
- Vocational training
Cross-cutting areas
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Gender equality
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Girls (both in school and out of school), Youth
Age
15 - 17
School Enrolment Status
Some in school
School Level
- Upper secondary
- Vocational
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
- Other
Program Approaches Back to Top
Learning while working
- Vocational training
Reducing economic barriers
- Financial literacy training
Women's empowerment programs
- Empowerment training
- Self-help groups (financial, including savings and credit groups)
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
Not applicable or unknown
Cross-cutting goals
- Improved financial literacy and savings
- More equitable gender attitudes and norms