We are excited to announce the launch of the Resilience and Institutional Support to Empower Women in Somali Region, Ethiopia (RISE) project. The project will run from August 2024 to December 2026, focusing on Jedane Kebele, Shinile Woreda. This initiative aims to empower 1,004 women in the region through improved institutional support, livelihood opportunities, and access to essential services.
The Regional Launching Workshop brought together 25 participants representing key stakeholders from various sectors. Participants included representatives from regional bureaus such as Agriculture, Women, Cooperative, Job Creation, Finance, and the Disaster Risk Management Bureau (DRMB). Zonal focal people from these sectors, along with the Zonal Administration representatives from leading UN agencies and NGOs, were also present. CAAP’s team was well-represented, with Project Managers (Bashir and Ahmed), the Head of Programs, and staff from GBV, and Finance.
The RISE Project, which has a budget of ETB 47,627,685, will be implemented by Community Action Against Poverty (CAAP) and is funded by UN Women. Over the next two years, the project will empower women through a multi-faceted approach, improving access to financial services and creating sustainable market linkages.
Collaboration with various key partners is central to the project’s success. CAAP will work closely with local government agencies, including the Bureau of Women and Children Affairs, the Bureau of Agriculture, the Bureau of Finance and Economic Development (BoFED), and the Job Creation and Skills Development Office, as well as the Cooperative Promotion Agency. In addition, private sector and financial institutions will facilitate access to financial services and markets for women entrepreneurs, while federal and regional research intuitions, academic institutions, and other private and development partner institutions, will provide technical support and research-based insights.
Through these strategic partnerships and a strong community-focused approach, the RISE Project aims to bring transformative change to the lives of women in the Somali Region, fostering resilience, economic empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods.
We look forward to the positive impact this project will bring to the women and communities in the Somali Region!
