At 45, Ghada Abdul Qader Nazha, from Douma in Rural Damascus, has been the sole provider for her family since the loss of her husband 23 years ago, while also caring for and supporting the medical needs of two of her children.

Despite years of conflict, prolonged hardship, and challenging economic conditions, Ghada remained determined to find opportunities that would strengthen her livelihood and enable her to build a more secure future for her family.

Through the tailoring training provided under the Nomu Al Ghurair – Mawared Project, Ghada acquired practical skills in garment making, including the operation of industrial sewing machines. The training enhanced her technical capacities and strengthened her confidence in her ability to generate an income through skilled work.

Today, Ghada aspires to own an overlock sewing machine or secure employment in a tailoring workshop, taking the next step towards sustainable employment and greater financial stability.

Ghada's journey demonstrates how access to market-relevant skills can empower individuals to strengthen their livelihoods, enhance self-reliance, and create new pathways to economic opportunity.

The Nomu Al Ghurair – Mawared Project is implemented under the Learning to Earning strategy of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, which is being implemented across several Arab countries. In partnership with the private sector and relevant stakeholders, and in alignment with HAND Workforce Strategy, the project strengthens the link between vocational training and labour market needs, equipping young people and women with practical, demand-driven skills that improve employability and expand access to sustainable economic opportunities.

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