THE PURPOSE OF WOHLEN

Women empowerment is one of the biggest tools for ‘effective development’ of any country. It means freedom of women from the vicious circle of social political economic and gender-based discrimination. Making women aware of their rights and developing confidence in themselves is a central issue. It is essential for them to be skilled in order to be able to better serve their families at home as well as professionally. Skills development not only creates employment opportunities but also empowers them. The aim of skill development in case of women is not just simply preparing them for jobs; but also to boost their performance by improving the quality of work in which they are involved. The basic need for empowering women is to instill the required skills and abilities in order to shape up their overall personality & raise their status within the society.

Women play an important role in the development of a family and society. From last few decades they have been actively participating in various economic & social activities but their efforts remain unrecognized. In this male-dominating society they are still subjected to discrimination in the social economic and educational field. Women are not only managing their families but are also playing an important role in the development of the entire society. Making women aware of their rights and developing confidence in themselves is a central issue.

Women Empowerment means giving them freedom or power to live the way they want. It allows them to identify their skills knowledge & abilities to make their own decisions. It is a dynamic & growth process for women which includes awareness attainment & actualization of skills. For the socio-economic development of any society women empowerment is essential. It is important for women to identify themselves with self-confidence & esteem. The main aspect of empowerment is to give a sense of internal strength to them - to control their lives. The confident smile on the faces of women is the measurement of their empowerment.

Skills development is a key to success which improves productivity employability and earning opportunities. It is the bridge between job and workforce. Today it is considered as an important and indispensable tool for women empowerment. Sierra Leonean women face the majority of barriers to accessing skills and productive employment. A large effort is needed to create a skilled workforce for creating an economic prosperity. The aim of skill development in case of women is not just simply preparing them for jobs; but also to boost their performance by improving the quality of work in which they are involved. Looking at the importance of the role women play in the development of a nation one can sense that there is a long way to go in that direction.