New Updates, New Video: Women’s Empowerment Program

LLI’s women’s program has had a great year thus far and we’re looking forward to more! Here’s a quick update on what all has been going on, plus check out the new video at the end of the post to see it all in action:

1) We’ve offered three certificate courses (going on four very soon) in the areas of financial education, nutrition and women’s health. Each course has been 4-5 weeks long and requires steady attendance to receive a certificate at the end. It’s been an excellent addition to our educational repertoire!

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2) English classes: comin’ up! These classes are top of the list of what our participants ask for and the course has 
been in the development since the beginning of the year. This course will last 8 weeks in total and will be offered on Sundays and Tuesdays. Check out what our Women’s Program Manager, Caroline, has to say about the new certificate course, which started this week:

“English is always a highly sought-after class and very well attended, so we are excited to announce the new certificate course in English for the Women’s Program! The new English certificate course focuses on basic conversation abilities as well as listening and speaking skills.  We have been busy adapting the curriculum to best fit the needs of the women, and are super excited to start this class twice a week!”

3) We’re only in September and we’ve already seen over 80 women come through our programs. This is exciting to us–we’re confident we’ll reach 100 by the end of the year, expanding educational opportunities to more and more women!

As promised, check out the new video to see it all in action:

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Light and Leadership is a small nonprofit working in the outskirts of Lima, Peru, offering educational programs to women and children! Come volunteer with us!

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