From tradition to empowerment, women artisans learn new skills

25 women from administrative unit of Farka, about 7 km from Albania's capital Tirana, received technical training and support in producing pottery and other artisanal goods, thanks to an intervention by UN Women aiming at women’s economic empowerment, funded by the European Union through the UN Joint Programme “EU for Gender Equality in Albania”.

The women established their first Artisan Center in Farka, a joint working space managed and operated collectively. They have also launched a local brand, Authentic Farka, used to market all their handicrafts and other products crafted in accordance with the rich traditions of the area.