Challenge to Change
Geneva, Switzerland
About
Founded in 2014, Challenge to Change is a non-profit association based in Geneva, Switzerland working on gender equality, employment & skills, education +2 more.
Challenge to Change is a Swiss non-profit association, based in Geneva, that works to empower marginalised women in the Arab world, particularly women living in difficult conditions or affected by war, conflict and disasters. Its work includes mentoring and coaching, entrepreneurship and employability training, digital skills courses through SheCodes, women's circles, and humanitarian support in Gaza, such as food parcel and baby formula distribution. Its stated goals include supporting and training 70,000 women by 2030. Since its inception in 2014 it reports supporting over 48,000 women from 11 Arab nations. The organisation states it is non-political and non-religious, and is funded by individuals, corporations, foundations and other partners.
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Big Sister/Little Sister
Youth empowerment · Palestine, Lebanon
Mentoring and support programme matching experienced business and professional women with younger women to strengthen decision-making skills and motivate positive change.
Womenpreneurs Program
Employment & Skills
Entrepreneurship programme guiding participants on developing startup ideas, business plans and pitches.
Coaching for Success
Employment & Skills
Free coaching for women aged 18 and above facing life or work challenges, or returning to work or entering the workforce.
SheCodes
Employment & Skills
Initiative offering free coding and digital marketing courses, with technical, soft skills and freelance training and mentoring.
Entrepreneurship and skills training in Palestine
Employment & Skills · Palestine
Training in hand embroidery, machine sewing, fashion design, employability and entrepreneurship, followed by income-generating activities for women in marginalised areas.
Graciella Women Circles
Community development
Regular groups of diverse women meeting to learn new skills, build confidence and share experiences.
Peer Mentoring Program
Education
One-on-one mentoring relationships between a caring young woman and a younger woman to support academic, career and social success.
Group Mentoring Program
Employment & Skills
Group-based individual development programme using multiple experts and learners.
Work-readiness and Employability Program
Employment & Skills
Free work-readiness and employability skills training for young women facing financial difficulties.
LiveFit
Health
Programme providing knowledge and tools on nutrition and training to support personal wellbeing.
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International Coach Federation, Noble Manhattan Coaching Levant, Swift Shift, MTV Lebanon
