Women's Empowerment Leadership Training

Peace Corps Morocco Volunteer, Kathleen Howell-Burke, has extended her service in order to provide leadership trainings for women throughout Morocco.  She has an upcoming three day Women’s Empowerment Leadership Training, Training of the Trainers (TOT), being held in Rabat in May 2013. Current Peace Corp Volunteers may nominate up to two women to attend this TOT. A total of 25 women are welcome to attend this event. The Rabat TOT will be the second in the series of leadership trainings. Her first TOT will be occurring in Ouarzazate with 25 women participating from the Souss-Massa-Draa Region from February 8th-10th, 2013.

The purpose of this leadership training is help build the capacity of women who are invested in their community.  Ms. Howell-Burke is collaborating with the Association Democratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM).  As she stated, one of the missions of the association is that “no matter what a woman’s position or status, they have the ability to be a leader and make a difference within their community” ADFM is known as the largest NGO in Morocco and has been instrumental in the women’s rights movement in Morocco. If you would like more information on their mission and activities check out their website. All attendees will be reimbursed for transportation, accommodation and meals. If you are a PCV and are interested in nominating women for this event, then you must fill-out the questionnaire and send it to Zagora.PCV@gmail.com.