TEA WEEB

Transformative Gender-Responsive Ecosystem for the Economic Empowerment of Women in Bolivia - TEA WEEB

AbouttheTEAWEEBProject

Fostering transformative economic ecosystems with a gender focus.

Date

From 2022 to 2026

Financial contribution

$3,550,000 CAD

Consortium partners

Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship Foundation (IES)

Impact for

0 people, mostly women

Strengthening the economic power of women

The objective of the TEA WEEB project is to promote inclusive economic growth, prioritizing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) led by women and the environment in which they operate in Bolivia. Indeed, about 50% earn a monthly income below the national minimum wage and are more likely to work in poor conditions, have informal jobs, or be unemployed.

In collaboration with the Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship Foundation, we have a series of partners to carry out this project. TEA WEEB is developed in collaboration with the Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs of Bolivia (CAMEBOL), the Committee of Women Entrepreneurs of Bolivia (CEEB), and the municipal governments of Cochabamba, La Paz, and Santa Cruz.

OurStrategicObjectives

We work in three key areas to generate systemic and lasting change.

Access to business development services

TEA WEEB supports the improvement of services for women-led businesses, connecting them with other companies and offering sustainable services adapted to their needs. Their links with production and market networks help them develop their activities.

Women's participation in decision-making

To create an inclusive business environment, TEA WEEB addresses the causes of gender inequality, supporting women leaders and the development of tools, training, and promotion programs for institutions.

Recognition in government programs

The project raises awareness among municipal governments to better respond to the needs of women's MSMEs, promoting the long-term sustainability of the project's results.

Bystrengtheningwomen'sbusinesses,womendirectorsandemployeesseetheireconomicsituationimprove

Economic autonomy for Bolivian women

In the last 10 years, Bolivian women have made unprecedented progress. Despite these advances, they continue to be subjected to high levels of domestic violence and economic inequality.

Economic empowerment is key. To support them, the TEA WEEB project acts on several fronts: development of women's businesses, participation in decision-making, and recognition of their needs by governments. The project is reaching 360 MSMEs, 376 CEEB members, 120 CAMEBOL members, and 25 directors, as well as dozens of government workers.