Empowering Women Through Education and Training
Who are Akila Gonzalez-Parris and Maria Requena?
- Akila Gonzalez-Parris is a 29-year-old Trinidadian woman.
- Maria Requena is a Venezuelan migrant.
What is Their Common Goal?
Akila and Maria share a common goal of training and educating themselves to provide economic stability for their families.
The Flourish Programme
Akila and Maria are part of a group of women and men who participated in the Flourish Empowering Resilience and Integration programme.
Implementing Organizations
The International Organization for Migration and the Women-Owned Media & Education Network (WOMEN) collaborated to carry out the programme.
Educational Opportunity
The programme aims to provide educational and training opportunities for individuals like Akila and Maria to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Summary
Akila and Maria, hailing from different backgrounds, are united in their pursuit of education and training to secure a better future for their families. Through the Flourish programme, they are empowered to thrive and integrate into society.
Source: www.iom.int