“There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of Women.” Kofi Annan.

With this being another Mantra adopted by the Ministry of National Mobilisation Et al.; the Ministry launches: ‘WEMPOWER’!

This initiative will educate approximately two hundred and forty (240) female participants, within the ages of 18 - 45 and between the zones of the North Windward to West St. George Constituencies.  The training would span over a three-month period and is scheduled to begin on September 18th, 2023 and end on or before December 18th, 2023.

Very pertinent skills & topics would be covered over the period such as: young women in leadership, economic justice, self esteem and body image, human rights, sexual and reproductive health, ending violence against women and building a woman’s dream.

‘WEMPOWER’ will also be extended to two schools within the above-mentioned zones and has earmarked eighty (80) female students to complete the programme. The participants are expected to attend the training from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekly.

SOURCE: Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Family Affairs, Housing and Informal Human Settlement