Empowerment
The terms “Empower” and “Empowerment” mean many things to different people. CEN feels that “empowerment” is not a magical end point, but a continuum. It is a process where someone’s ability to stand on their two feet over the long term is increased as they become more empowered. We see empowerment to be a process where individuals (and by extension their communities):
- Realize that they can achieve their goals
- Have the skills and resources necessary to achieve their goals
- Are not faced by so many obstacles, such as lack of energy or limited access to capital, that could otherwise prevent their success
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