The SEED Project
A very practical way BSL is investing in women and addressing gendered poverty is through our SEED Project.
The SEED Project (Sustaining Economic Empowerment and Dignity for Women) is an applied research project that aims to provide an opportunity to increase the financial capability and wellbeing of women in Seymour, Victoria. Faye and Julie are two participants from the project who have shared their experiences with us.
Faye was working for over 20 years before finding herself unemployed. She found the SEED Project useful for networking and training.
I’ve learnt quite a lot through the courses that I’ve done …. I totally want to encourage any women out there who want to learn more about budgeting and their financial situation, come along … do some of these courses because it can really help you.
Julie was a stay-at-home mum for around 12 years and told us:
… I started to become isolated … I wasn’t ready to get out there and communicate with people. Through the SEED project, I made a lot of friends, it’s brought me out of my shell, and my depression has gotten a lot better.
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