Objective
The ‘Food Moves Skills into Migrant Women’ project, developed in collaboration with Macquarie University and Ecstra Foundation, aims to empower immigrant women with refugee backgrounds residing in regional Australia with foundational financial literacy skills. The program focuses on imparting budgeting and management skills, mentoring on project management, and social enterprise business creation within a language and culturally safe environment.
Challenge
Migrant women with refugee backgrounds often face significant barriers, including language difficulties, cultural differences, and a lack of financial literacy. These challenges can hinder their ability to integrate into Australian society and achieve economic independence. The program seeks to address these obstacles by providing targeted education and support in a manner that is accessible and respectful of their cultural backgrounds.
Result
The program has significantly impacted participants by enabling them to manage and create projects, understand the Australian financial system, overcome financial challenges, and develop resilience and determination. Joselyne Majambere, a community leader, shared her experience:
Impact
The program has significantly impacted participants by enabling them to manage and create projects, understand the Australian financial system, overcome financial challenges, and develop resilience and determination. Joselyne Majambere, a community leader, shared her experience:
