WOMEN RISE

The "Women Rise" project aimed to empower women aged 50 and above by creating inclusive learning spaces that foster personal growth, mental well-being, and social engagement. Through the project, ...

The "Women Rise" project aimed to empower women aged 50 and above by creating inclusive learning spaces that foster personal growth, mental well-being, and social engagement. Through the project, we sought to achieve the following objectives: 1. Create Learning Spaces for Women – We established structured educational opportunities where women could develop self-awareness, creativity, and resilience using mindfulness, creative expression, and nature-based approaches. 2. Train Women as Facilitators of Women Circles – We provided adult women with the skills and competencies needed to lead "Women Circles" enabling them to support each other and contribute to their communities as facilitators of personal and collective growth. 3. Promote a Culture of Empowerment – By equipping women with practical knowledge, leadership skills, and emotional well-being strategies, we aimed to foster a culture of empowerment that would help them navigate life transitions with confidence and purpose. 4. Enhance Mental and Physical Well-being – The project sought to reduce social isolation by encouraging women to take an active role in their communities.

In "Women Rise" project we implemented a series of structured activities: 1. Project Management & Coordination. - Regular online and in-person meetings with partner organizations to ensure smooth project execution. - Ongoing monitoring and evaluation. - Dissemination strategies, including a project facebook, newsletters, and social media updates. 2. Women Circles Workshops (Five workshops in each partner country) - A structured, nine-step program designed by to guide women through personal empowerment and self-awareness. - Interactive group sessions combining mindfulness, creative expression, and personal reflection. - A supportive community environment for sharing experiences and strengthening peer networks. 3. Women Rise Training Retreats (One per partner country) - A local training retreat in each partner country focused on facilitating "Women Circles". 4. "Women Rise" Handbook - A practical guide for facilitating Women Circles, integrating the experiences and insights gained throughout the project. 5. Final Dissemination & Sustainability: A hybrid (online and in-person) closing event, & Distribution of the WR handbook. - Establishment of local and international network for sustainability

- Women Circles Workshops (5 per partner country): around 80 women participated, developing self-awareness and leadership skills. - Training Retreats (1 per partner country): Over 30 women trained as facilitators, enabling them to continue leading "Women Circles" in their communities. - Women Rise Handbook: A practical guide on facilitating "Women Circles" in 4 languages shared with educators and NGOs to ensure sustainability. - Final Hybrid Conference: 69 stakeholders engaged online and more than 30 presencial in each partner country, with dissemination reaching 2,000+ people from each country through social media, newsletters, partners websites. - Impact: Increased self-confidence, peer support networks, and social inclusion. Many women continued leading "Women Circles" beyond the project. A European network was formed to expand the initiative, promoting lifelong learning and empowerment for women in transition.