Programme women entrepreneurship
Pour une autonomisation économique des femmes par l'entrepreneuriat
As part of its commitment to gender equality and inclusive economic development, the Phosboucraa Foundation is continuing its Women Entrepreneurship program. This project mainly targeted women aged 18 to 45, who have not benefited from advanced education and who live in a precarious situation in the absence of income-generating economic activity.
Aiming to guarantee better socio-economic integration for the target, the Women Entrepreneurship program builds on entrepreneurial training and comprehensive support for women in the Laayoune -Sakia El Hamra region and the region of Dakhla, Oued-Eddahab in order to significantly improve their skills.
Launched in October 2022, the Women Entrepreneurship program aims to improve the situation of women in difficulty by offering them sustainable economic opportunities. Through a tailor-made training course, the program contributes to the efficient and practical strengthening of entrepreneurial capacities among women with projects, or project ideas in Southern Regions of Morocco.
The program encourages them to create income-generating activities in the formal sector, thus allowing them to meet their needs and guarantee their financial autonomy. By equipping women with financial education and encouraging innovation and creativity, Women Entrepreneurship promotes their personal and professional development.
A 3-axis approach that promotes learning by doing
In order to better support women in Southern Regions, the Phosboucraa Foundation has implemented an approach that promotes action-based learning, simulations and project-based learning. The training program includes modules on innovation, financial management and entrepreneurship.
Thus, the means of intervention of Learning Centers is structured around three essential components which target three key levels of development among beneficiary women:
1. soft skills: This involves helping women discover and make the most of their skills and personal qualities to strengthen their self-confidence and self-esteem.
2. Know-how: Women are encouraged to develop professional and technical skills to strengthen their economic culture and develop their ability to manage their own businesses. They are encouraged to explore new ideas and test innovative solutions to solve the challenges they face in their professional and personal lives.
3. Knowing how to act: The beneficiary women are introduced to business management, financial management, communication and negotiation to strengthen their ability to carry out their entrepreneurial project.
147 women trained
84 workshops organized
190 hours of training implemented
64 project ideas put together
A project with a lasting impact on local communities
In 2022, the Women Entrepreneurship program successfully trained 147 women, thanks to the implementation of 84 intensive workshops. A total of 190 hours of training were implemented, allowing participants to acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship. In addition, the program sparked the creation of 64 project ideas, demonstrating the commitment of beneficiary women to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. These figures demonstrate the real impact of the Women Entrepreneurship program on the economic empowerment of women and on the socio-economic development of targeted regions.
The Women Entrepreneurship program directly contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By promoting the economic empowerment of women, it supports SDG 5 – Gender Equality. In addition, by strengthening entrepreneurial skills and promoting the creation of sustainable income-generating activities, it contributes to SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. Finally, by raising awareness among women about innovation and creativity, it aligns with SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
