Evaluation of An Opportunity for Every Woman Project in Türkiye

The 2021–2027 strategy for the Western Balkans and Türkiye focuses on democracy, human rights, poverty reduction and gender equality. Amidst Türkiye’s challenges with erosion of women’s rights and increased gender-based violence, Sida commissioned a mid-term evaluation of the An Opportunity for Every Woman Project by the KAMER Foundation. Operating in 20 cities, the project aims to empower women and combat violence in disadvantaged regions. Key findings highlight KAMER’s significant impact in empowering women and advocating for gender equality. The project adapted to changing circumstances and exceeded targets in key areas like NGO collaboration, climate advocacy, and legal aid, but external political challenges and the need for better long-term impact monitoring remain. Recommendations include strengthening partnerships, integrating into policy frameworks, developing market-based economic programs, and enhancing monitoring systems, recalibration of expectations from donors, supporting resilience building, committing to long-term partnerships, and introducing flexible funding. Sustained donor support is crucial for addressing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Türkiye.