Antigua and Barbuda Signs Agreement with OAS to Empower Women and Underserved Communities
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has entered into a landmark Program Execution Agreement with the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS), paving the way for a new initiative to advance climate resilience and community empowerment.
The project, titled “Empowering Women and Underserved Communities through Solar Technology and Climate-Resilient Housing Training in Antigua and Barbuda,” will be implemented by the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Transformation.
Funded by a US$125,000 contribution from the OAS Development Cooperation Fund (DCF), the initiative seeks to equip women and vulnerable groups with practical skills in solar technology and sustainable housing. The program is designed to strengthen climate adaptation efforts while expanding economic opportunities for those often left behind.
Officials described the signing as a critical step in advancing both social equity and national resilience in the face of climate change.
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