Women in Europe

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The main aim of the project was to promote the value of education and training amongst disadvantaged women in Europe, with a view to using their skills and knowledge to develop an information bank in the form of an online directory of locally based women’s services and ultimately to establish a women’s network.

Each of the participating countries established a learner group, where each learner had the opportunity to complete training in ICT, essential skills, presentation and communication skills. In addition, staff and learners attended trans-national meetings. A website and on-line directory was constructed and the exchange of newssheets designed by the learners was used to share information. Subsequently, research on potential women’s organisations within partner countries began.

The primary outcomes from the project include the website: www.eurwoman.com.

An online directory will be accessible publicly from August 2006.

To disseminate details of the project widely a brochure outlining the aims and details of partner organisations was produced alongside newssheets, the website and on-line directory.

Northern Ireland: Ballybeen Women’s Centre;

Republic of Ireland: Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre;

Italy: I For M Prometeo (Vocational Training Organisation)

Learners from each partner organisation have taken part in training, which included ICT skills, essential skills and confidence building. They have contributed to the newssheets, attended transnational visits and researched potential women’s organisations within their countries for inclusion in the online directory.

On the organisation
Staff gained experience of managing a European project. A collaborative approach to developing and working with partner organisations was developed. Good practice was shared amongst partners. This instilled an incentive to become involved with other learning partnerships.

On staff
Staff have gained experience of managing and involvement in a European project. They have also gained valuable networking experience and sharing of ideas with other practitioners from other countries. They have raised the awareness of partner organisations and issues within their local communities.

On adult learners
Learners have gained skills and knowledge in ICT, essential skills and research. It has increased their confidence and self-esteem. They have experience of other cultures and a chance to travel outside their own country. It has raised their awareness of European Learning Partnerships

Name, organisation and address:

Tanya Hughes/ Amanda Marshall
Ballybeen Women’s Centre
34 Ballybeen Square
Dundonald
BT16 2QE

Telephone no.:028 90481632

Email: thughesbwc@yahoo.co.uk ; ballybeenwomenscentre@hotmail.com

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