Dimitra - Rural Women and Development
A network for information sharing and exchange
The Dimitra network is managing a very rich web site, with a lot of informations, news and documents about gender approach. www.fao.org/dimitra/
The main network activies are the following:
working closely with local partners located in Africa and the Near East to raise awareness on gender issues for sustainable development
collecting a body of knowledge on organisations and projects concerning rural women in Europe, Africa and in the Near East
sharing information widely using both traditional and new communication methods and tools
contributing to the organisation of various workshops, conferences and events on key issues determined by grassroots organisations, especially women
creating and maintaining the on-line Dimitra database
reinforcing the information, communication, networking and advocacy skills of civil society and women’s organisations
promoting the exchange of information between rural women, grassroots organisations, NGOs, governmental institutions and all development actors
27 July 2007
