Pathway 5: Encouraging supportive communities

We are implementing comprehensive community-based programs that address social cohesion and reduce discrimination across all operational areas becasue we believe that strengthening social cohesion and reducing discrimination and harmful social norms will enable more resilient communities in Syria. We turn this into action through:Building Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs) enablerural women to save and grow their earnings as entrepreneurs while also providing a platform to tackle gender norms and raise community support for women’s economic and community leadership.Building Youth Committees bridging divides across gender, religions and & ethnicity to break down stereotypes, encourage dialogue, identify common challenges, and work together with local authorities and leaders to find collective solutions.Building Women’s Leadership Network to empower women in agricultural communities, offering capacity-building sessions in leadership, facilitation, and advocacy, with monthly networking events and business-to-business meetings for mentorship Women’s