The Economic Empowerment Program by Stars of Hope Society aims to improve opportunities for women with disabilities to achieve empowerment in all its forms and increase their economic participation based on human rights and inclusivity principles. This program strives to create a better and more just life for them.
The program includes multi-level interventions
1. Policy and Legal Framework Analysis:
- Identifying gaps in laws and policies related to the employment and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
- Advocating for policy amendments to ensure fair and equal access to opportunities for women with disabilities.
2. Empowering Women at the Individual Level:
- Providing career diagnosis and counseling services to determine suitable career paths.
- Offering vocational training programs to enhance their skills and readiness for the job market.
- Supporting employment through job readiness workshops and networking with institutions and employers.
- Empowering women with entrepreneurial skills by supporting small business initiatives.
3. Creating Inclusive Work Environments:
- Working with employers to raise awareness about employing women with disabilities.
- Providing training sessions for employers on inclusion policies and the importance of empowering women with disabilities in the workforce.
- Assessing workplaces to ensure the availability of accessibility measures that facilitate the integration of women with disabilities.
4. Self-Employment and Job Placement:
- Supporting women with disabilities who are entrepreneurs by providing funding opportunities for small businesses.
- Offering temporary employment opportunities that provide real-world work experience, increasing their chances of securing permanent jobs.
The program follows a rights-based approach to ensure equal opportunities and enhance the inclusion of women with disabilities in the economic sector without discrimination. This contributes to sustainable change that positively impacts both women and society as a whole.