ADWAR started implementing its capacity building program in East of Jerusalem

Tuesday 2/1/2018- Khan Al-Ahmar Bedouin (Alkasarat Bedouin)- East of Jerusalem
Roles for Social Change Association-ADWAR started implementing its capacity building program in Khan Al-Ahmar, East of Jerusalem within the project entitled (Towards Women Who Lead Change in Priority Communities and Make a Difference in Their Lives and the Lives of Others). The project is funded by Government of Netherlands and in partnership with Bedouin local councils in Hebron and East of Jerusalem.
This project is considered one of important projects implemented by ADWAR as it targets Bedouin communities in East of Jerusalem; which are Bedouin community of Khan Al-Ahmar, Anata, and Arab Al-Jahalin.
Moreover, it aims to institutionalize Women Protect Committees in the Bedouin community of East of Jerusalem, in which these Women protection Committees will work on providing community initiatives to contribute in developing community roles and providing community services to women and individuals of these communities. As well, this project aims to develop women’s advocacy, lobbying and accountability methods, and to fill the gaps in women’s participation in leading the change.
Besides, the general director of ADWAR, Ms. Sahar Alkawasmeh pointed out the importance of this phase of the project as it plays a key role in institutionalize Women Protection Committees play a distinguished leadership role and to highlight women and girls issues. In addition she showed how this phase is considered a great opportunity for these Women Protection Committees to play their leadership roles.