Supporting Single Mothers’ Learning, Skills, and Pathways Back to Work

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SHE-LEARNS Project

Erasmus+ KA2 – Cooperation Partnerships (Adult Education)

Duration

24 months

Target groups

Single mothers, adult educators, training providers

Countries

Romania, Slovenia, Cyprus, Belgium

About

SHE LEARNS aims to strengthen adult educators’ capacity to support single mothers in career development, digital skills, and financial literacy, thereby facilitating their reintegration into the labour market.

Project Overview

SHE-LEARNS addresses systemic barriers faced by single mothers in accessing education, skills development, and employment. The project strengthens the capacity of adult education providers while offering flexible, accessible learning opportunities tailored to single mothers’ realities. Through digital learning, mentoring, micro-credentials, and policy engagement, SHE-LEARNS supports sustainable workforce reintegration and social inclusion.

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Strengthen adult educators’ capacity

Equip adult educators, trainers, and career counsellors with inclusive methods, tools, and resources to better support single mothers’ learning and career development

Empower single mothers with skills for employment

Support single mothers to develop digital skills, financial literacy, and career management competences through flexible learning pathways.

Promote flexible and work-based learning models

Design and pilot learning models that fit single mothers’ time constraints and support real pathways back to work.

Raise awareness and inform policy

Contribute evidence and recommendations to improve adult education and employment policies related to single mothers’ inclusion.

Key Activities

  • Needs analysis and stakeholder consultations in partner countries
  • Development of the SHE-LEARNS Digital Toolkit for inclusive adult education
  • Design of learning modules on digital skills, financial literacy, and career development
  • Creation of an eLearning Platform with OERs and micro-credentials
  • Capacity-building workshops for adult educators
  • Upskilling and Mentorship Programme for single mothers
  • Pilot testing of flexible and work-based learning approaches
  • Podcast and digital storytelling campaign
  • Policy roundtables and advocacy activities
  • Final dissemination and sustainability planning

Our Parners

The Center for Not-for-profit Law (CLNR) is a Romanian NGO founded in 2013 that specialises in providing research, legal and advocacy services, and adult education, lifelong learning and training activities for the non-profit sector. Its consulting activities have strengthened NGOs’ capacity to represent citizens’ interests, stimulate civic participation, support people with fewer opportunities, and encourage social entrepreneurship. CLNR is defined through social involvement, entrepreneurial action, public policy, and non-formal education.

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Gender Equality Research Institute (IPES) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and voluntary organisation based in Slovenia, dedicated to advancing the understanding and promotion of gender equality in society. The institute works with the vision of building a society free from limitations imposed by gender stereotypes and socially constructed gender roles, and actively promotes the inclusion of all genders without discrimination.

IPES carries out independent research on gender equality, develops and supports strategic plans for promoting equality within organisations, and designs and delivers education, training programmes, and workshops for professionals, young people, and the wider public. In addition, it implements awareness-raising activities, including public campaigns, expert discussions, and policy-oriented events, aimed at challenging stereotypes and structural inequalities.

The institute is active at both national and European levels, participating in projects funded through programmes such as CERV and Erasmus+. Its work focuses in particular on combating gender stereotypes, discrimination and gender-based violence, while promoting equal opportunities, social inclusion, and gender-sensitive approaches across different sectors of society.

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People Forward Strategy & Training Consultants is a dynamic organisation specialising in research and development (R&D), adult education training, and lifelong learning. With over a decade of collective experience, People Forward’s team combines deep industry knowledge with fresh, forward-thinking approaches. Guided by a people-first approach, People Forward empowers individuals and organisations to achieve their full potential by leveraging their unique strengths, fostering collaboration, and delivering measurable results.

People Forward specialises in project development and implementation, strategic consulting, capacity building, and social impact measurement, providing evidence-based solutions that drive long-term growth. People Forward team has successfully executed international, local, and regional projects across Europe, Africa, and Asia, ensuring tangible outcomes through a holistic approach to learning and professional development. People Forward brings deep experience in project implementation for Adult Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Youth initiatives.

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Carierista.org is a non-profit organisation committed to helping underserved women—including single mothers, women with low or no income, and those facing economic, psychological, or domestic challenges—access sustainable employment and career growth opportunities. The name Carierista translates to “career woman” in Romanian, reflecting our mission to equip
women with the skills, confidence, and support they need to build independent and fulfilling careers. Carierista’s goal is to empower women from all walks of life to build career confidence, learn essential skills, and receive ongoing support.

Carierista is driven by the desire to break down the systemic barriers—like the ones we faced growing up—so that every woman can access meaningful employment, become independent, and reach her fullest potential. A key motivator for us was the lack of structured, continuous support for needy women. Carierista recognised the importance of creating a holistic platform that consistently offers skill-building, career progression, and peer support. Carierista aims to help women develop economic resilience and achieve long-term success by emphasising sustainable employment and lifelong career growth.

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Make Mothers Matter (MMM) is an international NGO founded in 1947 at UNESCO in Paris. MMM acts through advocacy, networking, and communication, with key areas of action in education, health, peace, and the economy. We federate a growing global network of member organizations and partners, reaching over 10 million mothers worldwide.

Our mission is to advocate for the recognition and support of mothers as essential changemakers. Rooted in local realities, we act globally to influence laws and policies that benefit mothers, families, and society. MMM empowers mothers to exercise their rights with dignity and autonomy, promotes gender equality that fully includes maternity, improves maternal and child healthcare, reduces unpaid care burdens, supports shared family responsibilities, advances work–life balance, and champions the role of mothers in peace and security. MMM upholds the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Resources

SHE-LEARNS resources will be available as open educational resources (OERs). Adult educators, organisations, and learners are encouraged to reuse them in training, guidance, and inclusion initiatives.

Research and Needs Analysis

The SHE-LEARNS Transnational Report analyses the barriers, needs, and opportunities faced by single mothers in adult education and employment. It brings together findings from national research, questionnaires, focus groups, and stakeholder consultations across partner countries. The report provides practical recommendations to support inclusive, flexible, and accessible learning provision for single mothers.

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SHE-LEARNS Digital Toolkit

A practical toolkit for adult educators, including training materials, methodologies, case studies, mentoring tools, and guidance for supporting single mothers’ learning and career transitions.

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SHE-LEARNS eLearning Platform

The SHE-LEARNS eLearning Platform acts as a central hub for learning, resources, and micro-credentials. It supports self-paced, flexible learning adapted to single mothers’ schedules and adult educators’ professional development needs.

What you can do on the platform:

  • Follow short learning modules on skills and career development
  • Access OERs and ready-to-use training materials
  • Earn online micro-credentials
  • Browse the digital repository by topic
  • Receive updates when new content is added
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News and Updates

Follow project milestones, events, new resources, pilot activities, and policy dialogues across partner countries.

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Contact the SHE-LEARNS partnership for questions about resources, training activities, or collaboration opportunities.

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