"Strengthening of Institutional and Productive Capacities for the Women's Organization '27 de Mayo' in the Southern Zone of Cochabamba"

JPIC-Cochabamba

Justification

One of the crucial focuses of this project is to create scenarios of participatory economy where the actors improve their living conditions by adopting austere, supportive, environmentally-friendly, comprehensive, and inclusive lifestyles.

In an attempt to respond to Pope Francis’s invitation to empower individuals and counteract the effects of the imperial way of life and the discourse of equal opportunities, the project aims to foster symmetrical, open, and plural relationships among the women of the Organization and with other collectives in Cochabamba.

Seeking the common good: where each participant in the project can develop personal fulfillment and contribute their creativity for the benefit of the common good, understanding that in doing so, each person, without renouncing their personal dignity, cares for others and takes action to create a scenario where everyone can achieve their potential. This aligns with the principles of circular politics aimed at improving the quality of life for all, considering non-political governance agents and empowering individuals to be the authors of their own history (Bejing, 2021).

Location

South Zone – Cochabamba

Local Partner

JPIC-Bolivia

Objectives

General Objective:Foster an active and comprehensive awareness of solidary support for women in Cochabamba society, within the framework of integral ecology.

Specific Objective: Empower the “Women’s Organization 27 de mayo” through strengthening their organizational capacities and initiating a productive activity.

Target Population

(20 female leaders from District 9 of Cochabamba).

Project Duration

Budget

Funding

TAU (40.000€) and MisionZentrale (13.648€)

Activities:

  • Institutional/Business Strengthening

    • Formulation of the organization’s vision and mission.
    • Formulation of principles and values that will guide the organization’s actions.
    • Development of the organization’s internal regulations.
    • Processing of legal status for the association.
    • Monthly home visits to family units.
    • Mother’s School to enhance personal and family growth and self-help mechanisms.
    • Legal advice for the women’s group through Voces Libres and the Legal Office for Women (Agreement).
    • Cowork (Teamwork).
    • Community gatherings.
    • Workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, and sisterhood.

    Industrial Equipment

    • Technical-practical training workshops in bread production.
    • Workshops for bread and pastry production.
    • Design of a marketing, distribution, and sales plan.
    • Renting of a location and equipment.
    • Purchase of a motorbike for product distribution.