OUR STORY

Since our inception in 2014 Challenge to Change has supported over 27,000 women from 11 Arab nations

ABOUT US

We are a Swiss non-profit association, catalysing positive change for marginalised women in the Arab world.

We are born out of a strong, genuine desire, and need to improve the lives Arab women – especially those living in difficult conditions and/or being affected by war and conflict, or other disasters in the region.

We support women to change their lives, be the best version of themselves and contribute to a better society, by giving them vital life and work skills; employability and entrepreneurship skills; and tools to overcome challenges from within.

Each year thousands of women seek our support, each with their own story of loss, trauma, violence, and/or other crippling disadvantages. We invest in these women’s potential.

We have seen that with our support, women can change their lives, break the marginalisation cycles, and seize opportunities to build better futures for themselves and their families.

27,000

women facing difficulties and women refugees
empowered

WE ENHANCE

the lives
of Arab women

15

life-changing programs
and transformative
initiatives

WE EMPOWER

them to be the best version of themselves

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counsellors, mentors and coaches providing a support network

WE CREATE

stronger foundations for future generations

OUR MISSION

is to Connect, Inspire, and Empower women to transform challenges into positive change opportunities

OUR VISION

is to create a community of Arab women who are resilient and successful

OUR OBJECTIVES

We aim to support, train and advance 40,000 women by the year 2025.

Engage

Public Relations

Social Networks

Research & Surveys

Events

Learning Sharing

 Competitions

Orientation Sessions

Educate

Women’s Rights Training

Financial Literacy

Health and Wellness 

Digital Literacy 

English Language

Political Representation and Advocacy

Enable

Mentoring & Coaching Programs

Peer Group Meetings

Safe Spaces

Psychosocial Support and Life Skills Training

 Networks for Support

Language Clubs

Employ

Internships

Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills Training

Vocational and Remote Work Training

Technical Skills Training

Business Grants

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