Final Workshop to Celebrate the Female Trainers and Milestones of the Women Empowerment Project in the Republic of Moldova
In partnership with:
Estonian Development Cooperation; Ministry of Culture of Republic of Moldova; Invest Moldova Agency; Moldova State University, USAID Moldova
24 June 2024
Republic of Moldova
Focus
Empower women in the tourism sector through skills training and quality education, and promote gender equality and working collectively for justice.
Context:
Phase II of the project on “Empowering Young Women: Sustainable Livelihoods through Tourism in the Republic of Moldova” concluded with a final workshop on 24 June 2024 for the 15 female trainers and 2 female experts who have delivered the three key components of this unique initiative: a set of 11 tourism skills training to female entrepreneurs in selected rural areas; a 2-day training-of-trainers course; and 4 online training on gender equality in tourism.
The aim of this final workshop is to provide an overview of the project´s outcomes, share the lessons learned, and exchange ideas and suggestions for ongoing sustainability of the project in the country.
Milestones:
256 women participated in the tourism skills training
5 local female experts trained and equipped to deliver gender equality in tourism training in the country
47 stakeholders completed a two-day training on Gender Equality in Tourism
149 female tourism entrepreneurs connected through a network for support, consultation and motivation
Skills training
The tourism skills training delivered to 256 female entrepreneurs across 11 rural villages has proven to be a valuable tool for women in the Republic of Moldova, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully develop and manage businesses in this sector. Participation in the training has contributed to increasing the confidence and motivation of the participants, making them more willing to take risks and implement their business ideas. The development of women-led tourism businesses in rural areas can significantly contribute to local economic growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life. The success of this one-in-a-kind training program in the Republic of Moldova highlights the need for continued implementation and expansion. Ongoing support for similar initiatives is essential to help more female entrepreneurs in rural areas in the Republic of Moldova thrive in the tourism industry.
Training-of-trainers and Gender Equality Training
Both the training of trainers (ToT) and the gender equality training have had a substantive impact on gender equality in tourism in the Republic of Moldova. Key motivation to participate in the ToT and gender equality training include: gender equality as an important opportunity to create a more sustainable and prosperous tourism industry that benefits all; gaining valuable knowledge about the challenges and opportunities related to gender equality in tourism, both globally and specific to the Republic of Moldova; and being part of the solution in creating a more equal and inclusive tourism industry in the Republic of Moldova, which could lead to increased opportunities and economic empowerment for women. Where before there were no specialists in the Republic of Moldova on Gender Equality in Tourism, there are now 5 female experts who are equipped to deliver training in this field. 47 stakeholders across the tourism public and private sector have been introduced to the key issues in gender equality in the sector and are equipped to take concrete actions.
Stay Tuned:
To sustain the benefits and momentum gained by this unique project, UN Tourism has already developed a proposal for a follow-on initiative that will map the participation of women in tourism and measure tourism´s impacts on women’s empowerment in the Republic of Moldova.
Empowering Women
Republic of Moldova
Empowering Women
Republic of Moldova
