The “SHE RISE” project, led by the Da Vision Refugee Youth and Women organization, is an initiative targeting vulnerable refugee women and girls in the Kyaka II refugee settlement. Over a six-month period, the project aimed at addressing the critical issues of extreme poverty, marginalization, forced child marriages, and gender-based violence (GBV) within this community. The central strategy involved life skills training, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and capacity building, all designed to empower these women and girls socially, economically, and morally.
Key activities included setting up training rooms, purchasing essential equipment for sewing and salon training, and conducting workshops on child marriage and GBV. The project was structured to accommodate 60 direct and 120 indirect beneficiaries, focusing on practical skills development and awareness programs. By fostering self-resilience and income-generating activities, “SHE RISE” sought to create a sustainable impact, not only combating poverty but also restoring dignity and self-esteem among the participants.
The success of the project was evaluated monthly, with continuous monitoring by the leadership team and periodic evaluations by the overseeing office(UNHCR). This initiative, backed by the organization’s established community-based status, represent a vital step towards empowering a particularly vulnerable segment of the refugee population, enabling them to rise above their challenging circumstances through skill development and community support.
