"Taqdarilha" initiative: Empowering 1000 rural women to turn skills into sustainable businesses

Algeria, through the National Agency for Micro-Credit Management (ANGEM), has launched the "1000 women, 1000 projects" initiative to boost female entrepreneurship. This program aims to support rural women and stay-at-home mothers by transforming their traditional skills in handicrafts and food processing into sustainable economic ventures. Named "Taqdarilha," the initiative provides not only financial support but also technical training, marketing guidance, and assistance with digital tools. According to ANGEM Director General Souad Bendjamil, the goal is to bridge the gap between traditional expertise and modern market requirements by improving production standards, food safety, and competitiveness. The program encourages the shift from small-scale domestic production to organized business activity, ultimately aiming to create wealth and job opportunities in remote and rural areas.