Women Originated Media Entrepreneurship Network (WOMEN)

Project start date: 1/1/2015

Women Originated Media Entrepreneurship Network (WOMEN)

Ukraine

The WOMEN project aims to develop women entrepreneurship in Ukraine inspired by the AEIF funded project e-Bridge. Project activities include interactive featured audio video, ICT learning mechanism, and peer-to-peer exchanges of women-owned companies.

Proof of Concept

1 - 6 months

$40,000.00

Last update: October 05, 2023

Challenge

The project addresses the need for enhancing women's entrepreneurship in Ukraine through interactive media development and Regional TV broadcasting, unlocking entrepreneurship potential and enhancing digital literacy.

Description

The project connects Ukrainian and Polish women-owned businesses through study tours, media broadcasts, and peer-to-peer exchanges. It aims to overcome social capital deficits and lack of knowledge and skills for business development.

SDGs

REDUCED INEQUALITIESINDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTUREDECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHGENDER EQUALITYQUALITY EDUCATION

Skills

Outcomes

54 female Ukrainian participants engaged, 95% satisfaction rate, development of business arrangements between Polish and Ukrainian women-owned companies, ongoing internships and scholarships, media exposure and interest from regional TV stations.