Strategic Plan for Young Urban Women Empowerment Program

Program Name: Urban HerRise
Mission Statement: Empowering young urban women to achieve economic independence, advocate for their rights, and contribute to building equitable and sustainable communities.

 Strategic Objectives  

1. Economic Empowerment: Equip young women with the skills and resources to access decent work, start businesses, and achieve financial independence.
2. Advocacy and Rights Awareness: Educate young women about their rights, promote gender equality, and empower them to advocate for policies that address gender-based challenges in urban areas.
3. Health and Wellbeing: Enhance access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and promote mental and physical wellbeing.
4. Leadership and Civic Engagement: Build leadership capacity to enable young women to influence decision-making processes in their communities and beyond.
5. Safe Spaces and Networking: Create safe and inclusive platforms where young women can connect, learn, and grow together. Core Components
6. Capacity-Building Workshops: Hands-on training in vocational skills, financial literacy, advocacy, and leadership.
7. Health and Wellness Programs: Awareness campaigns on SRH rights, mental health, and access to urban health services.
8. Advocacy Campaigns: Partner with civil society organizations to push for policies promoting gender equality and access to decent work for women.
9. Community Outreach: Engage communities to address harmful cultural practices and norms affecting young women.
10. Mentorship and Networking: Link participants with women leaders and professionals who can guide them in career and personal growth. 12-Month Calendar of Events Month Event/Activity Description January Program Launch & Orientation Official launch with keynote speeches, team-building activities, and an introduction to program objectives.
    February Gender Rights & Advocacy Workshop Educate participants about women’s rights, urban laws, and advocacy tools for change.
    March International Women’s Day Campaign Organize a public march, panel discussions, and awareness programs around women’s issues.
    April Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training Training on small business management, savings, and microfinance opportunities.
    May SRH Awareness Campaign Partner with health organizations to provide SRH education and services to participants.
    June Leadership and Public Speaking Workshop Build participants’ confidence to speak publicly and lead advocacy initiatives.
    July Urban Safety and Gender-Based Violence Workshop Address urban safety challenges, teach self-defense skills, and connect participants to support networks.
    August Vocational Skills Training Practical training in trades such as tailoring, baking, digital marketing, or coding.
    September Mentorship Month Match participants with mentors and organize networking sessions.
    October Community Engagement Day Collaborate with communities to address challenges such as access to water, sanitation, or healthcare.
    November Urban Women Advocacy Forum Participants engage policymakers and stakeholders to address challenges specific to urban women.
    December Annual Reflection and Awards Ceremony Celebrate achievements, recognize outstanding participants, and set goals for the next year. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Economic Impact: Percentage of participants employed or running businesses after the program.
• Policy Changes: Number of advocacy initiatives resulting in policy changes or increased access to urban services for women.
• Health Outcomes: Increase in awareness and usage of SRH services among participants.
• Engagement: Number of participants actively involved in community engagement and leadership roles.
• Network Growth: Number of partnerships formed with mentors, NGOs, and government agencies.