Aqaba:A group of women in Aqaba has graduated from the Water Wise Women program, a specialized training initiative in household plumbing and maintenance. The program, organized by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, aims to enhance employment opportunities for women and reduce water loss.
According to Jordan News Agency, the program was implemented in collaboration with the Skilled Hands Association, Future Pioneers for Empowering Communities, and Aqaba Water Company, with financial support from the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD).
Participants received training in practical skills such as household plumbing, water leak detection, and basic repairs. The initiative is designed to increase women's involvement in the water sector, improve water-use efficiency, and promote conservation efforts.
Omar Salameh, the Ministry's Assistant Secretary-General for Media and Communication, emphasized the program's role in merging women's economic empowerment with water conservation awareness. He pointed out that the professional practice certificates obtained after completing the training would qualify participants for employment and create new career opportunities.
Aqaba Water Company Director Mohammad Amayreh noted that the program equips women with essential skills for providing plumbing and maintenance services in their communities, thus promoting water conservation and reducing water loss. He highlighted that these skills could pave the way for future employment or the establishment of small businesses, supporting economic independence for women.
At the end of the program, graduates were awarded professional practice certificates and received comprehensive plumbing and maintenance toolkits to facilitate their pursuit of employment or self-employment opportunities.