The DREAMS initiative focused on empowering adolescent girls and young women through vocational training and economic opportunities, reducing their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence. In collaboration with the Infectious Diseases Institute, the program provided short-term and long-term courses in liquid soap making, hairdressing, secretarial work, and bakery, helping participants develop marketable skills relevant to urban employment
DREAMS Initiative – Empowering Young Women for a Healthy Future
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Geographic Location:
Uganda
Project Beneficiaries:
- Adolescent girls and young women at risk of HIV/AIDS.
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Project Objectives / Goals:
- Provide vocational skills training to adolescent girls and young women.
- Reduce economic vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence.
- Strengthen employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Project Outcomes / Impact:
- Increased employability of young women in urban settings.
- Improved financial independence, reducing HIV/AIDS risk factors.
- Strengthened economic resilience for at-risk youth.
This initiative contributed to economic empowerment and HIV/AIDS prevention, ensuring a healthier, safer future for young women.