Authors: Sarah M. Alajlan and Obaidalah H. Aljohani
Taif University, Saudi Arabia

Edition: Volume 64, Number 1, April 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the level of empowerment experienced by Saudi women through the vocational skills taught in educated-neighbourhood programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the research sought to determine whether there were statistically significant differences in empowerment levels based on marital status and the number of courses under-taken. The research uncovered the challenges faced by women during the pandemic, utilising descriptive statistics to collect data. The sample consisted of Saudi females enrolled in Mak-kah, Saudi Arabia. The results indicated that Saudi women experienced empowerment through the vocational skills acquired in educated-neighbourhood programs. Furthermore, the findings revealed no statistically significant differences in empowerment levels among women based on marital status. However, there were statistically significant differences in empowerment levels based on the number of courses taken. The results illustrated that the various challenges faced by women during the pandemic, including isolation at home, psychological coping, dis-continued economic activities, adherence to safety precautions, and access to healthcare.

Keywords: educated-neighborhood programs, vocational skills, Saudi women, COVID-19, empowering women

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