Aboitiz Land, the real estate arm of the Aboitiz Group, has joined hands with the Aboitiz Foundation in partnering with Connected Women to train and support marginalized and disadvantaged Filipino women in Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation skills.
The initiative aims to expand Filipino women’s skills and create for them potential income opportunities. Connected Women will offer training and mentorship programs to beneficiaries through its award-winning Elevate AIDA program. This will open new job opportunities and provide them with the skills and knowledge to succeed.
This partnership is a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce in the Philippines, while also promoting gender equality and empowering women.
Connected Women, founded in 2017 by Gina Romero and Ruth Yu-Owen, is a social impact tech company with a community of 100,000 women. It has made significant strides in empowering women in the Philippines through training in technology skills and upskilling for the global Artificial Intelligence industry.
“We are thrilled to partner with Aboitiz Land in our shared mission to promote gender equality, diversity and sustainable economic growth in the Philippines. This collaboration is a testament to our organizations’ unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of marginalized and disadvantaged Filipino women. Aboitiz Land’s dedication to sustainability, innovation and gender equality is truly inspiring, and we are proud to stand with them in creating a more inclusive future. We firmly believe that this partnership will have a transformative effect on the lives of countless Filipino women,” said Connected Women co-founder Ruth Yu-Owen.
Aboitiz Land is committed to innovating toward sustainability, starting with property technology in developing products and services and now, community development.
Through this initiative with Connected Women, Aboitiz Land supports marginalized and disadvantaged Filipino women in the communities they operate in, namely San Juan, Batangas and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija.
The partnership between Aboitiz Land, the Aboitiz Foundation and Connected Women is a testament to their shared commitment to sustainability and community development and is aligned with the Aboitiz group’s #OneAboitiz Sustainability Framework.
Furthermore, the partnership supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal on Gender Equality, emphasizing the importance of empowering women and girls for sustainable economic growth.
Aboitiz Land’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and gender equality reflects the company’s dedication to creating a better future for all Filipinos.
Read from Daily Tribune: https://tribune.net.ph/2023/04/23/tech-livelihood-skills-to-empower-filipino-women/
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