Participation and Engagement of Women and Girls in the Biqu Wetat Programme

Insights from the Afar Region

Biqu Wetat participant assembling parts of water maintenance machine
UNICEF Ethiopia/2026/Demissew Bizuwork

Highlights

The Biqu Wetat Programme in Afar Region aims to improve youth livelihoods by enhancing psychological wellbeing through
Social and Behavioral Communication(SBC) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiatives,providing
training,and supporting transitions to work,with a focus on young women’s participation.

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