CAC Online Training/ In-Person Training
Together with CAC, we are hosting weekly and biweekly meetings about the topics of Climate and Gender. In our TOT’s (teaching of trainers) we are discussing the challenges that women and girls face in their communities, and the climate issues that affect them the most. These 20 teachers, taught by our trainers Suna Nakleh Makhlouf and Suad Alqam, will choose an individual or group of activist and in the end implement their own ideas and build a project that competes in winning the funds for self initiated project, funded by Svenska Postkodstiftelsen.
Over the course of 2023, the individual activist or group of activists aim to spread their newly gained knowledge to empower young people all around the world to act on climate-related issues. Many thanks to Coaches across Continents for this impactful project, enabling us to share our knowledge, helping others out and creating social impact by building opportunities. Our team has been diligently researching how gender affects climate change and creating solutions to these problems. Keep an eye out for upcoming research and publications that will clarify the significance of taking climate action that takes gender into account.
In June and July, an in-person Training of Trainers (ToT) program was conducted, bringing together 20 teachers. Among these teachers, Ashwaq Samhan stood out for her dedication and innovative project proposal focused on addressing climate change and promoting gender equality. In recognition of her exceptional project idea, Ashwaq was awarded a prize of $1000 to support the implementation of her initiative.
Ashwaq's project embodies a crucial intersection of global challenges—climate change and gender equality. This financial support will undoubtedly contribute to the realization of her vision and the positive impact it aims to make within her community and beyond.
This initiative not only highlights the importance of empowering educators but also demonstrates the commitment to fostering positive change in critical areas such as environmental sustainability and gender equity. It's a testament to the potential of individuals like Ashwaq to drive meaningful transformation through their dedication and innovative ideas.
In August, Ashwaq Samhan, the Gender and Climate Change project winner, kicked off her initiative at West Liban Girls School. She began implementing purposeful play and gender and climate activities in September and October, engaging all students. Her project challenges female students to generate creative ideas addressing gender and climate change, which will continue on for the upcoming year. Alongside 19 participating teachers, they're incorporating purposeful play in the curriculum to broaden girls' learning experiences at the school.