Dukan
The "Dukkan" project aims to empower 90 young women, aged between 18 and 32, from both displaced and host communities by creating an integrated entrepreneurial environment. The project will enable participants to develop 21 innovative entrepreneurial ventures that address local economic and social challenges—particularly those faced by displaced communities—across three key areas: technology, media, and climate change.
Location
Taiz CityContact
dukan@yodet.orgBuilding a sustainable and supportive ecosystem for women’s entrepreneurship
By providing intensive training, specialized mentorship, and incubation support — in addition to access to financial resources and technical assistance — the “Dukkan” project aims to build a sustainable and supportive ecosystem for women’s entrepreneurship in Taiz.
The initiative seeks to equip women with the skills and resources needed to become successful business owners capable of achieving economic independence. This, in turn, contributes significantly to reducing female unemployment and strengthening their vital role in economic and social development and peacebuilding within their communities.
Will develop
21
innovative entrepreneurial ventures
What does the "Dukkan" do?
Services and Benefits
Requirements
General application requirements for the start.
Explore requirements
Please review the eligibility criteria to ensure your team qualifies, as these requirements help maximize the project’s impact and sustainability.
Young woman aged between 18-32 years.
Resident in Taiz city.
Application as a single team, with no more than 3 members.
Priority acceptance for teams with a higher percentage of displaced women.
Applicants must have a clear vision for establishing an innovative company with economic and social impact.
The company must provide innovative solutions with positive effects on Yemeni society and economy.
The team must commit to full-time participation in all phases of the Dukan project.
The project must align with community and environmental goals, and add value beyond profitability.
Realistic financial projections must be provided, including revenues, expenses, and cash flow sustainability.
Project Paths
Key Focus Areas
Technology Path
The Technology path aims to equip young women with the basic and advanced technological skills necessary to develop and launch technology-based entrepreneurial projects. This lab combines elements of an intensive programming bootcamp with entrepreneurship and business management training to promote the creation of innovative technological solutions.
Key Focus Areas
Basic Technology Knowledge (Programming, Tools, and Methodologies).
Web Development (Frontend, Backend, and Full-stack Development).
Advanced Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing).
Project Management (Agile, Scrum).
Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skills (Idea Validation, Business Model, Financial Planning, Digital Marketing).
Presentation and Collaboration Skills.
Expected Results
Participants will gain technical proficiency, develop practical prototypes, and learn how to effectively present their ideas to secure support for their projects.
Media Path
The Media path focuses on empowering young women with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the digital media landscape. This lab combines training in new media techniques, digital communication strategies, and marketing with entrepreneurship and business management training to enable participants to create and manage successful media projects.
Key Focus Areas
Introduction to New Media and Digital Communication (Concepts, Trends, and Technologies).
Social Media Strategies and Platforms (Content Creation, Analytics, Advertising).
Digital Marketing and Branding (Search Engine Optimization, Influencer Collaboration, Brand Building).
Project Management (Agile, Scrum).
Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skills (Media Business Models, Business Plan Development, Financial Planning, Networking).
Collaboration, Prototyping, and Presentation for Media Projects.
Expected Results
Participants will develop expertise in new media, social media, and digital marketing, create prototypes for media projects, and learn how to effectively present their ideas to investors and stakeholders.
Climate Change Path
The Climate Change path is designed to train young women to develop and implement innovative, technology-based solutions to address climate change challenges. This lab integrates climate science education with technological training and entrepreneurship development to promote the creation of sustainable and impactful climate projects.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding Climate Change (Science, Impacts, Solutions, and Policies).
Climate Technology and Innovation (Climate Tech, Renewable Energy, Data and Analytics).
Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skills (Market Research, Business Model Development, Financing, Sustainable Business Practices).
Collaboration and Community Impact (Teamwork, Community Engagement, Impact Measurement, Circular Economy).
Presentation and Advocacy for Climate Solutions.
Expected Results
Participants will gain awareness of climate issues, create prototypes for technology-based climate solutions, learn entrepreneurship skills, and develop the ability to present and advocate for their projects to achieve real-world impact.
Steps
The program journey
within each path
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