The Training of Trainers (TOT) for Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness for Home-Based Workers in Sri Lanka took place on the 11th and 12th of January, 2024 in Colombo.The training was attended by 23 home-based workers (HBWs) from Central, Southern, and Uva Provinces, as well as Ratmalana District. These workers work in various areas such...
The Center of Handicrafts in Bukhara is taking strides this year to empower young entrepreneurs. Just 30 km from Bukhara, in Kagan, a Fashion Academy has been established specifically for young individuals with a passion for sewing and fashion design.This initiative was initiated by a family consisting of a mother and her two daughters. Their...
Leaders from nine regions of the country got together in February for a two-day training, with the majority attending such an activity for the first time. The purpose of this training was to prepare and organise local, regional, national, and international events. The training kicked off with a warm welcome from the leaders at the Guest...
The seminar on the social aspects of home-based work in Kyrgyzstan took place on September 14 and 15, 2023 in the village of Acha-Kaindy, Atbashi district, Naryn region.The seminar tackled various issues related to home-based work in rural areas, showcasing the video film "Caravan of Homeworkers of Central Asia'' and featuring master classes on eco-printing...
From 18 to 20 October, HomeNet South Asia (HNSA) organised a series of events in Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on the empowerment of home-based workers in the South Asian region. The conference brought together home-based workers (HBWs) from the region belonging to HNSA’s Affiliates, the HNSA Advisory Board, Board of Trustees, government officials, and bilateral and...
The Danube Embroidery event aims to bring together craft enthusiasts from the Danube region to showcase their best work related to the Danube flower. The event has a competitive aspect, with the winner receiving the original Bachki folk costume made by the association "Golden hands" from Bachki Petrovac. In 2012, the award was won by...
The months of September and October in Nicaragua are characterized by the celebration of the national holidays, a period that is used by home-based workers and self-employed workers to increase their sales and the supply of their products.During this period as an organisation we accompanied the unions in their events, participating in fairs where they...
ATEMDO has been carrying out activities as planned, highlighting greater emphasis on organisational issues by using ILO Conventions, and also by focusing activities that enhance the well-being of home-based workers. We highlight the following activities from the past three months: Virtual Meeting on ILO Convention 177 Virtual meeting with speaker, lawyer and sociologist Pery to discuss ILO...
In November 2023 HomeNet South Asia (HNSA) held a webinar on the issue of climate change which provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by individuals working from home. The discussion centred on three critical aspects: drought, extreme heating, and excessive rains, and their repercussions on the livelihoods and well-being of home-based workers.The three...
HomeNet Africa carried forward the lessons learnt from the implementation of the livelihood projects with HomeNet Kenya membership in the period 2021/2022 and rolled out a technical support approach to the HomeNet International affiliates in Uganda. The program supports beekeeping, fruit-drying and fish farming initiatives by the affiliates.The activity took place in the Kayunga district...
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