She Knows.
She Can.

Women’s Empowerment Program

The She Knows. She can. program is based on a simple premise:
When women have knowledge, support, and space to practice, they can participate in society and the economy with stability, confidence, and autonomy.

This is not short-term assistance.
It is long-term work on security, self-confidence, and visibility.

Why This Program Exists

1. Women’s perspective as a resource, not an ideology

The program does not impose identities or require formal affiliation with any movement.
It starts from the understanding that women’s experiences, care-oriented approaches, and ways of solving problems have real value for the community.

The goal is not a “battle of genders,” but equality in practice.

2. Digital skills as a matter of safety and rights

Digital space has become everyday living space—often without clear rules, knowledge, or protection.

Research in Serbia shows:

  • lower digital skill levels compared to the EU average,

  • a pronounced gender gap,

  • high exposure to digital violence and misuse.

Raising women’s digital skills means:

  • greater economic security,

  • stronger protection,

  • increased social visibility.

3. Mental health and long-term stress

Studies conducted during and after the COVID-19 pandemic show:

  • higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among women,

  • intensified social and economic pressures.

The program includes accessible methods that support bodily and psychological stabilization through practical tools.

Program Goals

General goal

Prevention of violence and improvement of women’s social position through long-term empowerment.

Specific goals

  • strengthening women’s social and economic security,

  • supporting women with experiences of violence,

  • preventing digital violence through education,

  • developing practical skills and self-confidence,

  • encouraging self-employment and active community participation.

Program Activities

Digital literacy and digital creation

  • safe internet and social media use

  • text, photo, and video processing

  • understanding digital risks and protection

Duration: 12–124 hours, depending on the group.

Entrepreneurship and digital business

  • fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business registration

  • funding sources

  • marketing and digital tools

  • taxes and financial basics

Duration: 12–50 hours.

Prevention of digital violence

  • risk recognition

  • protection and response

  • experience-sharing and peer support

Workshops combine education with moderated discussion.

Therapeutic fractal drawing

An art-therapy method that:

  • reduces stress,

  • strengthens concentration and self-confidence,

  • supports emotional regulation.

The method is adapted for both guided group work and independent use.

How the Program Is Implemented

  • in-person and online

  • in cooperation with local governments

  • with materials provided to participants

  • recorded sessions for ongoing access

  • community support and mentoring

The program is adaptable to crisis conditions and can be fully implemented online.

Who the Program Is For

  • women from local communities with limited resources

  • women with experiences of violence or prolonged stress

  • women who lacked access to adequate education

Priority is given to municipalities in the third and fourth development groups.

Why This Works

Because it:

  • does not rely on motivational slogans,

  • does not end with a certificate,

  • does not disappear when the project ends.

Knowledge remains.
Skills are applied.
Support continues.