Empowering Women and Advancing Peace: A Study of Wahid Foundation’s Initiatives for Inclusive Social Transformation in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.35719/annisa.v18i1.312This research aims to explore the role of the Wahid Foundation in empowering women through the Peaceful Village program. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines various activities conducted by the Wahid Foundation and their impact on women's participation in development and efforts to prevent social conflict. The research uses a descriptive approach to illustrate how the Wahid Foundation intervenes in women's empowerment and peace through its programs. The goal of this study is to understand the role and contribution of women in the development and peace-building process in villages targeted by the Wahid Foundation's programs. The results show that women's empowerment programs not only enhance leadership capacity and policy advocacy among women but also contribute to fostering social cohesion and strengthening peace at the local level. The Wahid Love Peace Cooperative (KCD) program has successfully empowered women through entrepreneurship training and financial literacy, creating an inclusive and cooperative environment among community members. This empowerment not only increases women's economic independence but also contributes to efforts to prevent social conflict and radicalization. This research provides recommendations for further program development, emphasizing the importance of women's involvement in decision-making processes and local economic development as a strategy to create a prosperous and peaceful society.
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