WO "Theresa" - Resen and KEGME - Athens

Training for Ecoagrotourism

Twenty-two women from the region of Prespa were given training in the field of ecoagrotourism for development of the tourism and enterprises. The project's goal was to strengthen the socio-economic position of women in the rural areas, so that they can give their contribution in the development of the community in their country in the field of tourism, to promote the good-neighbour relations and cooperation in the tourism and become more familiar with the cultural and ecological richness of this region. This project was realized by the women organization from Resen called "Theresa", which is a member of the UMWO, in cooperation with the Mediterranean Women Centre KEGME from Athens and support from the Resen Municipality.

The training included two parts, a visit to Oteshevo and German and the surrounding villages, a visit to Greece and a 12-day training, which was also attended by four women from the Albanian Agro-Tourist Association and experts from Greece and Macedonia. Eventually, a network consisting of the three agro-tourist associations from Macedonia, Greece was established with a goal to exchange experiences and cooperation. The project is financed by GTZ and the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


D.M.