The Advancement of Women and Their Integration into the Job Market Initiative (by Shabab el-Nile Association in Maragha)

Category: Local Organization
Target groups:  Low-income families and people with disabilities
Main field: Social and economic empowerment; health awareness
Setting:  Urban and rural
Year founded: 2011
A group that aims to advance women in order to build a better society.


Main Activity:

Seminars, workshops, awareness campaigns, training sessions, micro- and small-business support

Ongoing projects

Small businesses, such as sewing, accessory-making, raising chickens and sheep, and providing fishing boats to low-income families

Past projects

  • Micro-businesses, such as sewing, making accessories, raising chickens and sheep, providing fishing boats to families
  • Nutrition and health awareness for families
  • Educational seminars on clean water, personal hygiene, and roof gardening

Future projects

More small businesses, resource development, and awareness raising