{"id":17566,"date":"2025-07-24T13:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swissphilanthropy.ch\/?p=17566"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:35:32","slug":"begum-empower-project-ournew-thematic-funds-collective-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swissphilanthropy.ch\/en\/2025\/07\/24\/begum-empower-project-ournew-thematic-funds-collective-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Begum Empower Project: a new collective initiative for our thematic funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2020, Begum has been broadcasting its educational and psychological support programs throughout Afghanistan. Relying on FM radio, its website, and satellite television, the organization broadcasts its content on a large scale, offering Afghan women a space for expression and giving them the confidence to build their own future.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is proud to announce the development of Begum&#8217;s activities with the launch of a <strong>new initiative<\/strong>: the &#8220;<strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"758\">Begum Empower Project&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Positioning itself as an incubator for <strong>collaboration between philanthropists<\/strong>, the Foundation is activating its \u201cEducation and Employment\u201d <strong>thematic fund<\/strong> and facilitating collaboration between three committed donors. During its first year, the Begum Empower Project will provide direct support to <strong>Afghan women entrepreneurs<\/strong>. On the one hand, it will offer access to business management training, complementing the programs already offered by Begum. On the other hand, it will provide direct financial support to a small group of women entrepreneurs who will also benefit from personalized coaching.<\/p>\n<p>The Begum Empower project represents a new future for these women and once again highlights the power of <strong>collaborative projects<\/strong> and <strong>thematic funds<\/strong>. A big thank you to the donors for their <strong>commitment<\/strong>. We look forward to this meaningful and impactful collaboration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2020, Begum has been broadcasting its educational and psychological support programs throughout Afghanistan. Relying on FM radio, its website, and satellite television, the organization broadcasts its content on a large scale, offering Afghan women a space for expression and giving them the confidence to build their own future. 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