In Sri Lanka, low-income women face tremendous barriers in accessing the vocational education necessary for lifting themselves and their families out of poverty. Even among women who qualify for tuition-free education, many find themselves unable to afford to pay for their room and board, required uniforms, data plans for online classes, and other necessities. This women’s education project with BGR partner CENWOR, the Centre for Women’s Research will provide stipends for food, housing, transportation, school materials, and other needs to 200 women students enrolled in technical educational programs in Sri Lankan universities and vocational schools.
In Sri Lanka, low-income women face tremendous barriers in accessing the vocational education necessary for lifting themselves and their families out of poverty. Even among women who qualify for tuition-free education, many find themselves unable to afford to pay for their room and board, required uniforms, data plans for online classes, and other necessities. This women’s education project with BGR partner CENWOR, the Centre for Women’s Research will provide stipends for food, housing, transportation, school materials, and other needs to 200 women students enrolled in technical educational programs in Sri Lankan universities and vocational schools.
