Strategy
Economic Empowerment; Access to Education.
Summary
The ULYP Bridge program provides access to university education for capable underserved refugees. This multi-year agreement will see the successful graduation of female Palestinian students in STEM degrees from Eastern Mediterranean University (Northern Cyprus) and Rafik Hariri University (Lebanon) and an annual teaching diploma from Beirut Arab University.
Who
ULYP is a non-profit organization focused on education and empowering marginalized children, youth, and women living in Lebanon. Within the programs that ULYP offer, the Bridge program provides access to university education for capable, high achieving underserved youth. It has recorded 852 graduates located in over 46 countries and supports 3095 secondary students and 2579 tertiary students. More than 80% of the 850 Bridge graduates are now either employed or pursuing their higher education degrees.
What
We have selected female STEM scholarship recipients in biomedical engineering, computer engineering, and nursing; and an annual teacher diploma during a four year period. Obtaining a teacher diploma after graduation is often a more secure pathway to employability.
Strategy
Healthcare; Access to basic needs.
Summary
UNICEF distributes emergency dignity kits which include basic sanitary and feminine hygiene products for women and girls. Given the crisis situation in Gaza, supporting emergency health relief initiatives is critical.
Who
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. Its activities include disease prevention, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation and providing emergency relief. UNICEF is providing emergency humanitarian relief in the Gaza Strip following the conflict on October 7 in the Gaza Strip.
What
The UNICEF WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program provides access to clean water, basic toilets, and good hygiene practices. Through WASH, dignity kits which include sanitary and feminine hygiene products will be distributed within the Gaza Strip to women and girls.
Strategy
Economic Empowerment; Opportunity & Inclusion.
Summary
Ureed has created a flagship program, AI/Forward, that aims to empower 100 Emirati women by offering a training program in data labeling and annotation for machine learning. This program offers a comprehensive approach to skill development and networking opportunities, ensuring a pathway to success in the AI and tech industry.
Who
Ureed is a web-based platform that connects clients and employers with vetted and certified freelance talent across professional fields.
What
100 Northern Emirati women will be given the opportunity to complete a comprehensive 8-week training program on data labeling and annotation focused on data creation for Arabic-first AI applications. This initiative plays a crucial role in building Arabic AI and empowers Emirati women by equipping them with in-demand skills in AI.
