Evaluation Report: Digital Skills for Arab Women Program — Cohort 1
Independent evaluation of Cohort 1 of the Digital Skills for Arab Women program. Key finding: 67% of graduates secured employment within 6 months. Recommendations include extended follow-up and stronger German language components.
This independent evaluation was commissioned by Meridian and conducted by Dr. Layla Mansour of the Institute for Migration and Integration Research, Berlin. The evaluation assessed the design, implementation, and outcomes of the first cohort of the Digital Skills for Arab Women program.
Key findings indicate that the program successfully improved digital competency and employability among participants, with 67% securing employment or freelance work within six months of graduation. The report also identifies areas for improvement including extended follow-up support and enhanced German language integration.