Evaluating the Impact of a Community-Based Empowerment Initiative on Women’s Development in Angola

Educational programs are key drivers of gender equity in resource-limited contexts. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the EducateHer initiative by the STEAMpact Foundation, which integrated targeted financial literacy and women's reproductive health workshops into an educational curriculum for women in Cacuaco, Luanda, Angola. Using qualitative methods, we surveyed 53 female participants aged 10–45 at three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and one-month follow-up. Post-workshop results showed a 76% increase in financial knowledge and a 78% uptake in improved hygiene practices. One-month follow-up assessments confirmed sustained behavior change and a community-wide knowledge multiplier effect reaching over 360 individuals. These results suggest concise, community-driven educational interventions can have lasting individual and social impacts on empowerment, health, and economic decision-making. The study offers a scalable model for development programs operating in similar low-resource environments.