As part of its efforts to combat illiteracy and empower rural women, the Youth Association for Culture and Development organized the opening ceremony of the Literacy Program for beneficiaries in Douar Loulijja, Commune of Meharra, on Sunday, October 23, 2016. The meeting was distinguished by the presence of members of the Youth Association and some foreign executives from Germany and South Korea, as well as a representative of the Douar Loulijja residents in the communal council.

Objectives and Results:

The program aims to combat illiteracy among rural women in Douar Loulijja, enhance their reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, and improve their sense of self-confidence and participation in society.

Target Audience:

The program targeted illiterate rural women in Douar Loulijja.

Activities:

The opening ceremony included:

• A welcome speech by the President of the YACD

• A thank-you speech by a representative of the beneficiaries

• A presentation on the program and its objectives

• Distribution of equipment and supplies to the beneficiaries

• Artistic and recreational performances

Positive Impacts:

• Raising awareness of the importance of literacy

• Motivating rural women to participate in the program

• Creating an atmosphere of cooperation and solidarity among the beneficiaries

Challenges and Obstacles:

• Limited financial resources

• Difficulty reaching some rural women

• Lack of awareness of the importance of literacy

Future Aspirations:

The Youth Association for Culture and Development aims to expand the program to include other communities and strengthen partnerships with various actors to combat illiteracy and achieve sustainable development in the community.

The opening ceremony of the Literacy Program in Douar Loulijja is a positive step towards combating illiteracy and empowering rural women. The ceremony emphasizes the importance of cooperation between different actors to achieve these goals.