AB Dijital Sanatkar Kadınlar

<< Background >>The main reason for applying for this project was to empower disadvantaged women in our society and address their needs in arts and digital skills to make them stronger members of the community. Our project aims to empower women, provide them with digital skills, and increase employment opportunities. In this digital age, it is important for women to acquire digital skills to adapt to technology and succeed in the digital world, thus enhancing their employment prospects. Participants in the project had low educational levels and skill levels, as well as a lack of economic independence. Therefore, we identified education and skill development needs in the project, aimed to address these deficiencies, and provided particular support to participants in arts and digital skills.<< Objectives >>We aimed to empower disadvantaged women through arts and digital skills, enhancing their confidence in their own abilities. Additionally, we aimed to increase the employability of women supported by arts or digital skills in the project, making them more competitive in the job market. Furthermore, we aimed to transfer knowledge and skills related to traditional arts and crafts, preserving this cultural heritage for future generations. Providing digital skills to participants aimed to enhance their effectiveness in the digital world and facilitate easier access to technology. Lastly, our goal was to increase the social participation of disadvantaged women and foster awareness and support for these women within society.<< Implementation >>In the project, digital literacy, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship courses were provided to 60 disadvantaged women from the EU dimension. Additionally, digital literacy training was provided to 30 adult education trainers working in the EU dimension. Traditional arts and crafts training was provided face-to-face to 60 disadvantaged women. An Excellent Practices Handbook and a How to Become a Female Entrepreneur Guide were prepared. At the end of the project, an arts and crafts exhibition showcasing products created by women was organized.<< Results >>The artworks and designs produced by the participants in the arts and crafts workshops were marketed both digitally and locally, resulting in some economic gains. As a result of the project, there was an increase in employment opportunities for participant women, and they strengthened their ability to establish their own businesses, starting to make sales through online platforms they established. Events and seminars organized within the scope of the project led to increased awareness within the community and observed improvements in the social participation of disadvantaged women. There was a gradual increase in the number of women participating in the project, demonstrating its impact within the community.