Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Jordan: ZENID launches project with 6 Civil Society Organizations

Queen Zain Al Sharaf Institute for Development (ZENID) began its project of Eliminating Violence Against Women mid December. According to the project director, Lana Khoury, the project is funded by USAID. During November, the institute received several proposals for the project from 6 different NGOs. The project will be implemented with the cooperation of 6 NGOs in three regions; Northern, Central and Southern, for a duration of 3 years. The number of volunteers has totaled 89 women following extensive trainings given by ZENID on presentation and communication skills, human rights issues, gender issues, advocacy skills, proposal writing, and project management among others.

-- Al Ghad (Print Edition)

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