Women in Dialogue
Project 2018: "Strong Women"

Women Group of Al-Serhan

HSS

Towards this aim, the first year (2016) “Freedom of Choice and Action” was focusing on building the women’s capacity in active citizenship and political participation, the second year (2017) was on “Healthy Families”, while the third year (2018) is on building the employability and economic skills. And again, Jordanian and Syrian women will have the opportunity to get to know each other and build mutual trust. 

In addition to topics like 'Interpersonal skills', 'Conflict Resolution' and 'Women's Rights' , several session are conducted on 'Basic life skills' like problem-solving and decision-making skills / self-awareness and self-confidence building as well as on household economic and employability skills. The training takes place in the premises of local Community Based Organization 'CBOs', whose employees are closely involved in the program.

With the lead of the hosting CBOs, each women’s group will organize a community event addressing one of the urgent needs identified in the local community. The purpose of this initiative is to, firstly, support the hosting CBOs to take a more active role in addressing the local community needs, and, secondly, to take the collaboration between Syrian and Jordanian women to the next level and outside the training room, and support the building of women’s self-esteem and confidence as active members of the society – at the same time expanding the positive impact of the program to women’s families, neighbors and community as a whole.

Two women groups in Al-Khaldieh Village and Al-Serhan already implemented their initiatives. Under the initiative titled 'My Marriage is My Choice' for example the issue about possible medical complications getting married and having children with close relatives was discussed with a nurse from the local health center in Al-Khaldieh. The women group in Al-Serhan organized a meeting with the community police to talk about "Electronic crimes", how they are committed and their consequences on the citizens specially the youth and how to deal with it.