{"id":55477,"date":"2026-03-28T16:09:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/nuew-working-to-improve-livelihoods-of-members"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:14:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:14:06","slug":"nuew-working-to-improve-livelihoods-of-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/nuew-working-to-improve-livelihoods-of-members","title":{"rendered":"NUEW working to improve livelihoods of members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) is focused on enhancing the livelihoods of women in the Anseba Region. Collaborating with partners, the union has implemented various programs over the past 16 years, including water conservation, afforestation, and poultry farming initiatives. These efforts aim to boost women&#8217;s participation in development and ensure food security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Anseba Region reported that, in collaboration with partners, it is earnestly working to improve the livelihoods of women as well as their participation in development programs. The report was made by Ms. Tirhas Nirayo, head of socio-economic affairs and projects at the union branch.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Tirhas said that over the past 16 years, the union branch has carried out commendable water and soil conservation, as well as afforestation and biodiversity enhancement activities. She also said that the union branch, through its members, is actively engaged in afforestation programs at Mihlab, Ira, Debresina, Wara, Deki-Gebru, Gebgabo, Liban, and Habrengeka.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Tirhas went on to say that, as part of the effort to ensure nutritious food, the union branch, in collaboration with partners, has played its part in introducing backyard poultry farming in the sub-zones of Elaberet and Adi-Tekelezan, provided training on poultry farming, and extended financial support with a view to enabling backyard poultry farmers to develop their activities. The union branch has also organized training for farmers aimed at developing beekeeping.<\/p>\n<p>The National Union of Eritrean Women has been pivotal in promoting women&#8217;s rights and development in Eritrea since its establishment. Over the years, the organization has focused on various socio-economic initiatives aimed at improving the living standards of women, particularly in rural areas. The union&#8217;s commitment to environmental sustainability through afforestation and biodiversity projects reflects its broader goals of empowering women and fostering community resilience. Through training and support, the NUEW continues to address the challenges faced by women in agriculture and other sectors, contributing to national development efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eritrea<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) is focused on enhancing the livelihoods of women in the Anseba Region. Collaborating with partners, the union has implemented various programs over the past 16 years, including water conservation, afforestation, and poultry farming initiatives. 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