Unlocking the POtential of Women
in social EntRepreneurship
Women constitute 52% of the total European population, but just one third of the EU self-employed and of the start-up entrepreneurs. Starting a business or deciding to become self-employed appears to be a rather masculine prerogative and projections reveal that pre-existing gender gaps in the labour market, and in particular in entrepreneurship,
UPower provides affordable products and services for women. The project address the above-mentioned problems and unlock women’s entrepreneurial potential, especially in social entrepreneurship.
The U.Power project priority target groups are:
Women, with a particular focus on those who are 25-55 years old, including those with fewer opportunities and who are facing difficulties, such as reconciling work and personal life and socio-cultural barriers.
Female entrepreneurs, who want to provide best practices and can take part in the project activities as mentors and/or success stories, inspiring participants and giving positive examples of female social entrepreneurship.
Adult education organizations that deal with social entrepreneurship, support to women or coaching/mentoring for vulnerable groups.
Local, national and international policy makers.
General Public.
U.Power Project Information
"Project Title: Unlocking the POtential of Women in social EntRepreneurship"
Project Acronym: U.Power
Project Number: 2022-1-IE01-KA220-ADU-000089829
Start Date: 29.12.2022
Finish Date: 28.12.2024
U.Power is an Erasmus+ funded consortium is made up of six dedicated partner organisations from across Europe.
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