Women's Empowerment
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Our Approach
"Empowerment comes through collective strength. Femmes en Danger RCA transforms local groups into concrete levers of independence: training, solidarity financing, and sustainable opportunities."
At Femmes en Danger (FED) RCA , we transform women's empowerment into a lever for sustainable community development, thanks to a proven methodology, combining local know-how and strategic rigor .
“From intention to action: creating impact together”
Our 3-pillar model
1️⃣ Professional training
• Targeted skills: Financial management, resilient agriculture, various income-generating activities, leadership.
• Measured impact: 85% of participants apply the knowledge in their activity (2023 follow-up).
2️⃣ Solidarity networks
• Structuring of 12 cooperatives in 2024 with an inclusive governance charter.
• Innovation: Peer-to-peer mentoring system certified by MINUSCA.
3️⃣ Sustainable opportunities
• Partnerships with 8 local businesses for fair marketing channels.
• Result: +40% average income for active members (field survey, 2023).
What sets us apart
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✓ Holistic approach: Aligned with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work).
✓ Scalability: A low-tech, adaptable model designed for rural areas.
✓ Rigorous monitoring: Quarterly evaluations using qualitative & quantitative indicators.
✓ 806 women and men united for empowerment.
✓ 15 income-generating activities (agriculture, motorcycle taxi services, crafts…).
✓ 9/10 cooperatives still active after 3 years. -
Key Testimonial
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"Thanks to the cooperative, I now sell my products at twice the price. My children attend school, and I’m training three new members."
— Aïcha, Bangui Cooperative
Why does it work?
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Multiplier effect: 1 woman trained = 5 indirect beneficiaries (family/community).
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Resilience Focus: Agricultural kits adapted to climate change.
For experts:
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Evidence: Annual impact report available upon request.
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Governance: Steering committee including 30% beneficiaries.
Next step : Extend the model to 3 new regions in 2025 (budget secured at 70%).
