AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE DIVERSITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO BREADWINNING WOMEN BY CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS ACROSS THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF DAKAHLIA GOVERNORATE

Nations prioritize women due to their crucial role in societal growth, progress, and cohesion. Focusing on women and their community participation aids poverty reduction and well-being improvements. Community organizations, particularly charities, prioritize supporting breadwinning women (BWs) in their multifaceted roles. Societal progress and sustainability are linked to women's advancement and education. The study aimed to identify the most important educational services provided by Charitable Associations (CAs) to BWs in the various areas of Dakahlia Governorate and to determine whether these services differ based on the geographical areas of the governorate. A mixed-methods approach was used, a questionnaire was applied to 331 employees in CAs, 18 centers. A semi-structured interviews also were conducted with 20 BWs their ages range from 25-50 years, with an average age of 37.5 years, who benefit from the services of CAs in Dakahlia Governorate. The study finds that the most important educational services provided by charities to BWs are economic, health, educational, and psychological services, in sequence. Depending on the geographical region, the educational services that BWs need and receive from CAs vary. There is strict oversight of the performance of CAs in terms of revenue and expenses in urban areas, while the effectiveness of oversight methods is reduced in rural and marginalized areas. Regarding limitation, The study recommends conducting further studies in other geographic areas, particularly in Upper Egypt. Increase the number of participants in personal interviews, with a wider range of their categories. The interview results highlighted the importance of standardizing the minimum educational services provided by CAs to BWs across different geographical areas, particularly literacy programs and economic and psychological support. They recommended establishing mobile CAs centers to serve BWs in geographically dispersed areas.