Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia

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Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia
Empower 5000 vulnerable women for work in Colombia

Project Report | Oct 9, 2025
Mujeres ROFE: Emprender para crecer!

By Sandra Manrique S. | Project Coordinator

Emprendimiento en Guaduas
Emprendimiento en Guaduas

En este tercer trimestre de 2025, Mujeres ROFÉ sigue transformando vidas en Colombia: más de 4.700 mujeres en 500 municipios de los 32 departamentos fortalecen su dignidad, liderazgo y emprendimientos gracias a su apoyo.

Con enorme gratitud, celebramos junto a ustedes la esperanza y el futuro que estas mujeres construyen para ellas, sus familias y sus comunidades.

Fortalecimiento de la comunidad

  • La red Mujeres ROFÉ ha crecido con fuerza, integrando a más de 4.700 mujeres cabeza de hogar.
  • Gracias al apoyo de aliados como Mister Specialties y cada donante comprometido, las participantes acceden a formación práctica y la aplican en sus negocios y proyectos personales.

Proyecto Give a Hand – Mujeres ROFÉ
Este proyecto culminó con impactos significativos en cuatro frentes clave:

  • Compromiso y motivación: 300 mujeres participaron en cursos durante el primer semestre; el 50% obtuvo certificación, reflejo de su constancia.

  • Formación en finanzas y ventas: 161 mujeres participaron en nuevos espacios de aprendizaje, con una tasa de culminación del 82%.

  • Bienestar y confianza: talleres de mindfulness y desarrollo personal fortalecieron la autoestima y la salud emocional.

  • Impulso al emprendimiento: 38 beneficiarias de microcréditos invirtieron en sus negocios, avanzando hacia sostenibilidad económica.

Se realizó un diagnóstico de las necesidades de la comunidad que ha participado activamente en el programa, permitiendo seleccionar a un grupo de mujeres emprendedoras y comprometidas con su crecimiento económico y sostenibilidad.

Ruta de formación – Segundo ciclo (Julio a Septiembre)

Durante el segundo semestre, se ajustaron contenidos a las necesidades emergentes de la comunidad. Los niveles de satisfacción reflejan la pertinencia de cada espacio:

  • Transforma tu negocio con estrategias digitales (Julio): 97.4% satisfacción.

  • Habilidades del Ser para Emprendedoras del Siglo XXI (Agosto): 96% satisfacción.

  • De la Idea a la Acción: Tu Guía para Emprender con Éxito (Septiembre): 98% satisfacción.

Charlas y Talleres Especiales
Con la colaboración de mentores y aliados estratégicos, fortalecimos contenidos mediante espacios prácticos y vivenciales, entre ellos:

Con la colaboración de mentores y aliados estratégicos, se ofrecieron espacios prácticos y vivenciales:

  • Finanzas y seguridad social con J.U.: 2 sesiones sobre tipos de contratación y pensiones.

  • Mindfulness y sanación con A.L.: 3 talleres “Sánate y sé feliz”.

  • Salud mental con Curesia: 4 sesiones sobre autoestima, autovalidación, manejo del futuro y límites personales.

  • Preparación profesional con Michael Page: 2 sesiones sobre entrevistas laborales y contratos.

Gracias por acompañarnos en este recorrido. Su apoyo y confianza fortalecen a cada mujer que forma parte de ROFÉ y nos impulsan a seguir trabajando con integridad, disciplina y propósito. Juntas seguimos construyendo un futuro más justo y sostenible. 

¡Gracias por ser ROFÉ!

 

ENGLISH VERSION

In this third quarter of 2025, Mujeres ROFÉ continues transforming lives across Colombia: more than 4,700 women in 500 municipalities across all 32 departments are strengthening their dignity, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills thanks to your support.

With deep gratitude, we celebrate together the hope and future these women are building for themselves, their families, and their communities.

 

Strengthening the community

The Mujeres ROFÉ network has grown stronger, now integrating over 4,700 women heads of household. Thanks to the support of allies such as Mister Specialties and every committed donor, participants access practical training and actively apply their learnings in their businesses and personal projects.

 

Give a Hand – Mujeres ROFÉ Project

This project concluded with significant impacts in four key areas:

 

  • Commitment and motivation: 300 women participated in courses during the first semester; 50% earned certification, a reflection of their perseverance.

 

  • Finance and sales training: 161 women joined new learning spaces, with an 82% completion rate.

 

  • Well-being and confidence: mindfulness and personal development workshops strengthened self-esteem and emotional health.

 

  • Entrepreneurship boost: 38 microcredit beneficiaries invested in their businesses, moving toward economic sustainability.

 

Additionally, a needs assessment was conducted with the community, enabling the selection of a group of entrepreneurial women committed to their economic growth and sustainability.

 

Training Path – Second Cycle (July to September)

During the second semester, training content was adapted to the emerging needs of the community. Satisfaction levels demonstrate the relevance of each program:

 

  • Transform Your Business with Digital Strategies (July): 97.4% satisfaction.

 

  • The Self Skills for 21st Century Women Entrepreneurs (August): 96% satisfaction.

 

  • From Idea to Action: Your Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship (September): 98% satisfaction.

 

Special Workshops and conferences

With the collaboration of mentors and strategic partners, we strengthened content through practical and experiential sessions, including:

 

  • Finance and social security with J.U.: 2 sessions on types of contracts and pensions.

 

  • Mindfulness and healing with A.L.: 3 “Heal Yourself and Be Happy” workshops.

 

  • Mental health with Curesia: 4 sessions on self-esteem, self-validation, coping with the future, and setting boundaries.

 

  • Professional preparation with Michael Page: 2 sessions on job interviews and contracts.

 

Thank you for accompanying us on this journey. Your support and trust strengthen each woman who is part of ROFÉ and inspire us to keep working with integrity, discipline, and purpose.

 

Together, we continue building a fairer and more sustainable future. 

¡Thank you for being ROFÉ!

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Emprendimiento en Chaparral
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Emprendimiento en Cartagena

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