Social cohesion and solidarity are more than abstract values – they are the foundation of resilient, stable, and inclusive societies. In times of crisis and uncertainty, they become the driving force that enables communities not only to recover, but to grow stronger and more connected.
This is the spirit behind the ENHANCE Project – Empowering Girls and Young Women Across Europe and the MENA Region, which brings together seven organisations from EU and non-EU countries to tackle gender inequality and discrimination through innovative non-formal education approaches and capacity-building for NGO operators.
In this second newsletter, we share key highlights from recent project activities, showcasing how partners are transforming learning into concrete community action.
Camp 2 in Tiznit, Morocco – Social Cohesion and Solidarity in Action
Held in Tiznit from 20 to 26 October 2025, the second ENHANCE Camp equipped partner managers and community leaders from Italy, Cyprus, North Macedonia, Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan with practical tools for working in and managing multicultural teams.
The five-day training focused on innovative outreach methodologies, action-oriented approaches, and tools to promote community building and solidarity. Sessions covered themes such as local cooperative societies, social innovation, rural education, and restorative justice, with a strong emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution and dialogue as cornerstones of cohesive societies.
Replication Camps in Jordan and Egypt
A core principle of ENHANCE is learning together and passing knowledge on to local communities. Following the Morocco camp, partners successfully organised replication camps in Jordan and Egypt.
Jordan – Al-Balawnah Association: A restorative justice camp held in the Deir Allah District engaged 30 young adults (aged 20–45), focusing on gender democracy, youth leadership, empathy, and dialogue. Participants strengthened communication and mediation skills while exploring how restorative justice can support community cohesion and youth-led peacebuilding.
Jordan – Al-Awn Association: After participating in the international training, the organisation replicated the programme locally in Irbid Bani Kinanah and Sama Al Rowsan, reaching 23 community members through highly interactive, practice-oriented sessions on SWOT analysis, conflict resolution, intervention development, and community cohesion.
These experiences confirm the transferability and effectiveness of the ENHANCE capacity-building model across different contexts.
What’s Next?
In the coming months, partners will continue sharing materials and knowledge with local stakeholders and teams, while preparing new camps and further replications in Jordan. The journey of learning, adapting, and growing together continues.
Get Involved
Discover how you can participate or support the ENHANCE Project by visiting the official website:
https://enhancerj4gbv.org/
We invite you to explore Newsletter 2, get inspired by the stories from the field, and join us in building more inclusive, cohesive, and gender-equal communities.
