Empowering Women Through Social Mentoring
The Women’s Business Association SHE-ERA is proud to present the life-changing effects of our current project, “Empowerment of Vulnerable Women through Social Mentoring,” made possible by the generous support of GIZ (German Agency For International Cooperation).
Launched in October 2024, this project addresses deep-rooted socio-economic barriers faced by vulnerable women in Kosovo. With a strategic focus on social mentoring, it has already shown powerful results just six months in.
Why it matters?
This project is more than mentorship—it’s about restoring hope, fostering dignity, and building bridges between vulnerable women and the professional world. Through cooperation with public institutions and the private sector, SHE-ERA is creating a scalable model for empowerment that can transform lives far beyond this project’s timeline.
Together, we are proving that with the right support, every woman has the power to rise.
What We've Achieved
20 Social Mentors
were recruited and trained, combining newly selected candidates with experienced mentors from past regional programs.
60 Mentees
from marginalized communities—including women with disabilities, single mothers, survivors of violence, war victims, and women from minority groups—have been selected and paired with mentors.
663 Sessions
663 one-on-one mentoring sessions have been conducted, helping mentees build confidence, gain employable skills, and take concrete steps toward economic independence.
5 Training Modules
Five training modules were delivered to mentors, and mentees received tailored soft-skills training based on detailed needs assessments.
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Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships were forged, including MoUs with 13 businesses and multiple institutional partners, laying the groundwork for sustainable employment pathways and systemic change.
