Programs

Our Programs

Our courses are cost-free to the women in our programs thanks to our donors. Programs are delivered by our local, qualified team so those who most need support receive it, and from people who understand the political, environmental, and socio-economic barriers.

Our 3 pronged teaching approach (groups, online, and one-to-one) results in high retention rates and offers realistic goals. We have a solid evaluation and follow-up system consisting of 1:1 mentoring to ensure program success.

Sponsor a woman to access our programs now

“We have local insight into the devastating challenges these women encounter."

Ana, Country Director, Nicaragua

We support women every

step of the way

We personalise course material for each individual’s circumstance

Provide 6 months of follow up physiological support and business mentoring

Our programs are intense; they come with homework, meetings and one-to-one mentoring

It works. Women living in poverty and with violence are struggling to survive and they need more help than just a course. They need to have a support team behind them. That's us!

We offer two life-changing programs run by local women, for local women.

XtraOrdinary Job skills Training

120 hours |
Followed by 3 - 6 months of post graduation support

Sponsor a place on the XO Job Skills Program
1

Beneficieries

Empowering women between the ages of 18 and 35 looking to transition into the workplace; often for the first time or after long periods of unemployment.
2

Skills taught

Email literacy, tech skills for job search and application training, interview skills and professional conduct for the workplace.
3

Resources produced or provided

Completed CV, professional photo, mock interview practice, self esteem workshops, background employment checks and certificates.
4

Practical Support:

Psychological support for the individual and family mentoring to ease her transition into work, food grant, textbooks, family support textbooks.
5

Support post graduation

Job search support is offered at a six month follow up if no employment has been found and two family Psychological support visits following graduation.

Bootcamp for XtraOrdinary Entrepreneurs

60 hours |
Followed by 3 months of post graduation follow-up

Sponsor a place on the Bootcamp
1

Beneficieries

Supporting the most impoverished female entrepreneurs, between the ages of 18 - 55, to build sustainable and stable incomes with their businesses.
2

Skills taught

IT literacy, product cost analysis, financial forecasting, market research, salary structure, product marketing and placement, promotion strategy, online sales and business planning.
3

Resources produced or provided

Logo design, promotional materials, professional product images, elevator pitch and business plan.
4

Practical Support:

Business plan templates for budgets, seminars, grant for travel or internet credit, business progress evaluation, community co-ordinator support session.
5

Support post graduation

Two or more sessions with the recruitment co-ordinator or Psychologist, personalised three month business follow up support session and a six month business health check.

Jahaira

19 years old | Graduated, 2017 | 3 children

“Before I had no goals. Now with work I have dreams for my family.”

Jahayra was only allowed to go to school until she was 11 years old. Her father collected rubbish in La Chureca, the largest landfill site in Central America, and took her to work with him to generate more income for the household. La Chureca is a very violent environment, especially for a young girl. She had no future.

She became pregnant at age 15 and she knew she wanted to change her life, both for herself and her baby. She looked for the XtraOrdinary Women program because she wanted a job outside of La Chureca. On the Job Skills course Jahayra received IT training, psychosocial support and was able to hone her professional skills., Her confidence grew and upon graduating she secured her first job. She has since managed to buy a house and is now saving so her daughters can study when they reach school age.

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