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Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Tajikistan

The program aims to empower women in the GBAO and Khatlon regions by providing U.S.-style business education, fostering networks, and enhancing access to economic opportunities.

Program Details and Goals

  1. Purpose: To equip women entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills, and tools to start or scale businesses while fostering gender equity and economic participation.

  2. Objectives:
  • Provide training to increase confidence and skills, leading to business registration or growth within six months for at least 50% of participants.
  • Promote the use of digital tools, with 90% of participants adopting at least two tools (e.g., e-commerce, financial software).
  • Enhance awareness of business opportunities, resulting in 90% of participants applying for at least one within three months.
  • Build capacity to apply for funding, with 50% securing approval for grants or investments.

Funding Information

  • Award Amount: $25,000 to $35,000.
  • Project Duration: 6-12 months.
  • Number of Awards: 1.

Target Audience

  • Women aged 18-45 from GBAO or Khatlon regions.
  • Participants with high school or university degrees, 1-2 years of business experience, and leadership or volunteering backgrounds.
  • Intermediate computer skills and some English proficiency are preferred.

Eligibility

  • Non-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and public/private educational institutions are eligible.
  • For-profit entities are ineligible.

For more details or to apply, visit the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan's website.