The KARAMA Initiative
To uphold the dignity of women through empowering means
About KARAMA
Phases of the KARAMA Initiative
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In the targeted communities, we aim to determine existing skills among the refugee women, skills they intend to learn, and individuals interested in participating with the 'KARAMA' Initiative and upskilling programs.
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Based on data collected within Phase 1, the development of training programs begins with the Rohingya Women Development Network (RWDN).
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According to criteria set by WFR and RWDN, individuals who have reached a level of proficiency through the programs conducted will be encouraged and bridged to employment opportunities.
Collaborating organizations will engage with stakeholders as strategic partners to facilitate income opportunities or employ individuals from our skill-based program.
Karama' is an Arabic term that signifies 'Dignity'.
The KARAMA initiative goals are:
To train and upskill refugee women in employable skills
To connect them to employment opportunities
To provide leadership training to refugee women
We hope to promote sustainability through empowerment and capacity building among refugee women - incentivizing them to take leadership roles within their communities.
Programs
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In Collaboration With:
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Rohingya Women Development Network (RWDN)
Founded in 2016, by Sharifah Shakirah, Rohingya Women Development Network (RWDN) is the first and only Rohingya women’s group in Malaysia whose vision is to empower future Rohingya generations.
They seek to empower by teaching women to harness their abilities, develop new skills and provide them with opportunities to lead..
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Hunger Hurts MY
Hunger Hurts is a youth non-government organization registered under the Ministry of Youth and Sports' Registrar of Youths (ROY) under the name of Persiaran Akuatik Youth Volunteer Club. Established in July 2016, our goal is to systematically reduce the rate of rural & urban poverty in Malaysia by using a three-pronged strategy, — one that comprises of the provision of basic necessities, education and skills training and public exposure on the issue of poverty and world hunger.