As part of the “Empowerment and Building Independence” program implemented by the Malaz Foundation for Women’s Support, and as a continuation of its efforts to promote independence among women and girls, a training session titled “A Step Toward Independence” was held for a group of girls, with the aim of supporting their ability to build more independent and self-reliant lives.
This training program reflects the Foundation’s vision that independence begins with building awareness and the ability to understand and make decisions, through a training methodology that combines awareness-raising with practical application.
The training began with an interactive session aimed at fostering a supportive learning environment, followed by an activity designed to explore the concept of independence versus dependence and relate it to the context of daily life and the challenges faced by girls.
The training included educational content explaining the basic concepts related to violence as a barrier to independence, along with an analysis of its various forms, helping participants understand the factors that may affect their ability to build an independent and safe life.
The training also included practical activities based on real-life situations, designed to enhance decision-making and critical thinking skills, and to connect everyday choices with the concept of personal and social independence.
As part of efforts to promote practical empowerment, the program addressed self-protection skills and introduced strategies for dealing with difficult situations, thereby enhancing the girls’ ability to manage their lives with confidence and independence.
An opportunity was also provided for discussion and the exchange of experiences among the participants, which helped raise collective awareness of the concept of independence and how to achieve it in a gradual and realistic manner.
This training marks the first step in the “Empowerment and Building Independence” program, through which the Malaz Foundation for Women’s Support seeks to empower young women to make a gradual transition from dependence to independence by building their knowledge, skills, and self-confidence, thereby ensuring they lead more stable lives and are better equipped to make decisions.
