A space for participants to
A space for participants to de-stress, connect and grow
In addition to supporting vulnerable communities to become more self reliant, the INMAA Consortium, funded by the European Union, has allowed participants, especially women, to foster positive friendships and break the barriers that stopped them from connecting with each other.
The INMAA team have captured some pictures and quotes that reflect this, during vocational and entrepreneurship training sessions in different implementation areas of the project.
Fostering Friendships and Breaking Social Barriers
"Most of the time, we share our problems, and this makes us feel better. Here, we can let out all that we’re thinking or feeling.
We meet new people and learn about new things in life"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
"They are now helping each other. This wasn’t the case when they first arrived. But now they all support each other."
Trainer in the Clothing & Textile ET training
"We’ve become friends. We’ve acquired a new profession, and this changed us a lot."
Participant in the Home Gardening ET training.
Creating a safe space for women
"I used to live in a depressing environment. I feel relieved during this session. It’s a space for me to be with people who understand me, away from the house environment"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
"Here, we unleash our potential and speak up for ourselves. This is the first time I go out of the house to come here"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
"We’re so comforted. We were depressed and scared [before coming here]"
Participant in the Home Gardening ET training.
Allowing a life-changing experience
"I wanted to continue my education but couldn’t do that.
I want my daughter to be encouraged as well to study and pursue her education"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
"I started to trust myself. To trust that I’m able to learn even at this age. I’m confident that a woman is effective and capable of giving back [to the community] and taking care of her children"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
"When we first started here, we were scared to talk or ask questions. Now, we ask about anything and get the answers we want. Day after day, we want to learn more. We became stronger than before"
Participant in the Home Gardening ET training.
"Our life has changed. We are studying and meeting new people"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
And impacting the whole community
"The awareness sessions we’ve attended around violence and bullying helped us spread awareness about the topic amongst our children. We are now sharing our thoughts with each other and expressing ourselves"
Participant in the Clothing & Textile ET training.
"We have a better approach with our children now. We know that we must talk calmly and communicate with them. We also need to raise awareness among other people"
Participant in the Home Gardening ET training.
"Whenever we learn something new, we share it with our neighbors and family"
Participant in the Home Gardening ET training.
Other Stories from INMAA
Episodes of Life
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