IICO empowers Syrian refugee women in Turkey
KUWAIT: The International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) has successfully concluded the 'Abdullah Ali Al-Mutawa' vocational and development training project, aimed at empowering Syrian refugee women in Turkey by equipping them with essential skills in sewing, embroidery and cooking. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the organization affirmed its continued commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting women's empowerment in crisis-affected areas. The initiative, which spanned six months and was implemented at a total cost of over $37,000, benefited 101 Syrian refugee women, positively impacting nearly 400 family members.
One of the vocational workshops. - KUNA photos
As part of the program's outcomes, IICO provided professional tools and equipment to ten participants, enabling them to launch small-scale projects from their homes. This practical support helped translate the training into tangible income-generating opportunities, placing the women on a sustainable path toward financial independence and social integration. The organization emphasized that the project responds to the pressing economic and social challenges faced by Syrian women, particularly widows, in the absence of a primary breadwinner. It added that the initiative seeks to foster a supportive environment where women can acquire skills, contribute productively and improve their livelihoods. — KUNA
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