Empowering women through community interventions in Guatemala
Women's empowerment as a result of ECOLECTIVOS (WERE)
This study is looking at how a program in Guatemala can help women gain new skills and feel more confident by teaching them things like recycling and making crafts, so they can better support themselves and their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10996856 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how community-level interventions can enhance women's empowerment in low-resource areas, specifically through the ECOLECTIVOS program in Guatemala. By organizing working group sessions, women will learn new skills, such as recycling and handicraft creation, which can improve their self-efficacy and decision-making abilities. The study will evaluate the impact of these interventions on women's social capital and community mobilization, aiming to provide a clearer understanding of how to effectively empower women in their communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are women living in low-resource areas of Guatemala who are interested in community engagement and skill development.
Not a fit: Women who are not part of the targeted low-resource communities or who do not wish to participate in group interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved empowerment and quality of life for women in low-resource communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-level interventions can positively impact women's empowerment, suggesting that this approach may yield successful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raheel, Hina — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Raheel, Hina
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.