Increase in the Economic and Social Empowerment of Women and Young People in Rural Areas (PROFEM)
Cooperative Development Organisation
Implementing Partners and Organisations
Global Affairs Canada
Period of Implementation
March 2020 - March 2024
Geographic scope
Americas: Colombia
Budget
$ 3,416,802
€ 3 254 097
Donor(s)
Bilateral Aid: Global Affairs Canada
Sector(s)
Education, Rural Development, Social
Type of Activity
Business-to-Business exchanges, Networking, Technical Assistance & Advisory, Training & Capacity Building
Summary
Results as of December 31, 2021: Creation and rollout of 3 financial literacy programs: Mis Finanzas Cuentan, Cuentas Sin Cuento, Eficacao 10,000 women and young people in rural areas completed training
Project Objectives
To increase the economic and social empowerment of rural women and young people in Colombia, ensuring the benefit of inclusion for the target population and stimulating change and innovation that continues beyond the time of this project.
Impact on SDGs
SDG1 - No Poverty
SDG2 - Zero Hunger
SDG5 - Gender Equality
SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG13 - Climate Action