Maltese initiative empowers women and low-income households

Mar 18, 2025Clean Energy, Inspiring initiative, Malta

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Maltese initiative empowers unemployed women and reduces low-income households’ expenditures

The initiative DAWL – Energy, Employment, Empowerment aims to increase women’s employment opportunities; reduce Maltese low-income households’ energy and water consumption; and to raise awareness regarding energy and water issues.

DAWL is involved in two main lines of action.

Increasing women’s participation in the labour market by improving their opportunities to find work. This was done by providing training in interpersonal skills which makes them more employable.
Awareness raising and skill development in terms of energy and water saving techniques among low-income families. This involved demonstration of cost-effective measures which households can take to lower their water and electricity expenditure.

Support in challenging times
The initiative is part of the voluntary organisation SOS Malta, set up in 1991, which aims to aid and empower people experiencing times of crisis. The organisation provides support services and opportunities to implement national developments and change. SOS Malta works with both local and international organisations to assist socially disadvantaged groups in improving their quality of life.

For unemployed women and low-income families
The initiative directly benefited six women who were seeking employment, together with 60 families from Vittoriosa, Cospicua, Senglea and Kalkara which were involved in the energy-saving activities.