Women in Peru are gaining the skills, confidence, and support to lead change in their families and communities.
DONATEChiclayo is a coastal city in Peru where many families face significant challenges, including food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to healthcare, and educational barriers that reduce employment opportunities. Women are often at the affected by these challenges, yet they are frequently excluded from leadership opportunities and decision-making spaces.
Building Women Leaders
This program will equip 50 women from 21 communities with the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills needed to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Impact at a Glance
- 50 women leaders participating over 3 years
- 21 communities represented
- 250 family members indirectly reached
- 33 leadership workshops delivered
- 26 women trained as peer facilitators and mentors
- 26 family circles subsequently receiving training
Three Stages of Transformation
Creating Safe and Supportive Communities
Women learn to recognize violence, support those at risk, promote equality, and connect families with available resources.
Developing Leaders and Advocates
Participants strengthen confidence, leadership, teamwork, and advocacy skills while learning how to identify community challenges and engage local decision-makers.
Building Networks for Lasting Change
Women develop communication and conflict-resolution skills, strengthen community relationships, and design action plans that address local needs.
Why it Matters
When women lead, families benefit.
When women advocate for their communities, local challenges become visible and solutions become possible.
When women support one another, resilience grows.
Chiclayo Strengthening Citizen Leadership
Help 50 women become leaders who will strengthen 21 communities and create lasting change for hundreds of family members across Chiclayo.
Program Location: Chiclayo site, Peru
Program Code: HDP-PCL0126
Budget in Canadian Funds: $95,688.62
DONATEPlease note that any donations that exceed the request will be used to fund other community projects that may arise.