03 Jul Education and Community Development
ACEPO believes that sustainable change requires building networks of rural women and promoting women-led empowerment projects. We have a track record of providing support to education and capacity-building projects which have enabled women to come together and share skills; build entrepreneurship activities for increased income and financial independence; develop financial literacy; establish community-led savings and loan schemes; and life-long learning opportunities.
Rural women have faced systematic barriers to education due to traditional patriarchal cultural norms, conflict, and a lack of practical access to schooling. A high proportion of women face struggles in completing basic education, resulting in reduced income potential, poorer health and nutrition outcomes for their families, reduced decision-making ability, and community participation.