MORE aims to empower rural women by enhancing their skills and encouraging active participation in local communities within the context of EU's changing rural landscape. Recognizing the multifunctional roles women play in rural settings, the project emphasizes their vital contributions to local development and rejuvenation. This initiative seeks to create inclusive opportunities for rural women. Central to its success is the collaborative design of core products with stakeholders to ensure relevance and sustainability. The project will establish "Rural Women Hubs" (RWHs) across 7 rural territories. These hubs will serve as focal points for empowerment and resource-sharing, supporting rural women's growth and development. Guided by partners with expertise in EU advocacy, MORE's educational efforts will address multifunctionality-related skills. The project aims to create adaptable educational content, benefitting multiple EU countries, to improve access to vital qualifications. MORE envisions the development of new expertise and tools for EU stakeholders, empowering women and advocating for improved rural services, education, and infrastructure to foster sustainable livelihoods and prevent further urban migration.
The MORE project centers on improving training access and quality for rural European women, acknowledging their multifaceted roles within families, communities, and the labor force. Despite their significant contributions to rural life and socio-economic development, rural women encounter challenges, including limited opportunities, structural labor market issues, and inadequate representation in ownership and decision-making processes within agriculture. The MORE consortium, operating within diverse rural contexts, seeks to address these challenges by empowering rural women. The project aims to bridge gaps by enhancing skills, providing educational opportunities, and facilitating direct involvement in local social, policy, and economic processes. It plans to conduct extensive research on multifunctionality, develop ten e-learning training courses, and establish a digital community for rural women. These initiatives will be driven by direct feedback from target groups, ensuring relevance and efficacy in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by rural women. Ultimately, MORE aspires to enable rural women to become active agents of change within their communities and contribute to rural sustainability and development.