Purpose of the Training

This training aimed to equip educators with the knowledge, pedagogical tools, and practical skills needed to deliver impactful financial literacy sessions for rural women. Participants explored essential topics such as saving, debt management, income planning, and the use of digital financial tools—ultimately empowering women to make informed decisions and improve their financial well-being.

Training Content

The five-day intensive programme covered the following key areas:

• 1. Introduction to the Project and Handbook: Overview of the FLOWER handbook’s structure, content, and educational methodology.
  • Core Module Workshops:
   – Smart saving and borrowing practices
   – Budgeting, income management, and banking basics
   – Financial protection and fraud prevention
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  2. Effective Facilitation Techniques: Principles of adult learning, group dynamics, and participatory training methods.
• –  Storytelling in Training: Using narrative techniques to make financial topics more relatable and impactful.
  – Digital Financial Literacy: Hands-on sessions on mobile banking and budgeting apps as essential tools for modern financial education.
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  3. Practice-Based Learning: Participants conducted microteaching sessions and received peer and facilitator feedback.
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  4. Cultural Exchange Activities: A guided tour of Zaragoza’s historic center and a visit to “EntreMujeres,” an organization supporting women entrepreneurs.

Outcomes and Impact

At the end of the course, participants received certificates of completion and contributed valuable feedback to further improve the project handbook. This training not only strengthened the skills of educators but also paved the way for a multiplier effect—empowering rural women through knowledge shared by trained professionals in their communities.