{"id":1279,"date":"2022-09-16T13:55:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T11:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.shukalb.al\/?page_id=1279"},"modified":"2022-09-28T12:04:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T10:04:25","slug":"women-of-water-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shukalb.al\/?page_id=1279&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Women of Water Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Women of Water Project<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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The wastewater sector in the Western Balkans has historically been viewed as a male-dominated industry, particularly in technical and management roles. There are many potential reasons for this discrepancy, including lack of female interest in the field, gender gaps in hiring, and low representation of female role models in leadership roles.<\/p>\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) from the USA have collaborated with SHUKALB and are focusing on women in the wastewater industry. The wastewater sector in the Western Balkans has historically been viewed as a male-dominated industry, particularly in technical and management roles. There are many potential reasons for this discrepancy, including lack of female interest in the field, gender gaps in hiring, and low representation of female role models in leadership roles. The students worked to identify opportunities for women in wastewater sectors of the Western Balkans to connect with one another and work toward reducing gender bias in the industry.<\/p>\n

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Network \u2013 Facebook Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Networking and mentorship are two of the most important factors women credit with finding a job and advancing their careers. The goal of the network is to provide women with the opportunity to connect with other women working in the wastewater sector in the Western Balkans, United States, and beyond. It serves as a way for women to share opportunities, discuss obstacles they face in the workplace, and collaborate on ways to alleviate these obstacles. SHUKALB\u2019s Women of Water Facebook group is the main platform for these discussions to be held. The network will also be holding events, such as discussion forums, to bring women on the Facebook group together and discuss pertinent topics surrounding women\u2019s opportunities in the wastewater.<\/p>\n

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Profiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The students interviewed female water professionals in the Western Balkans and United States to learn about their education, careers, and experiences in the industry. Each woman had a profile created to highlight their stories \u2013 click \u201cRead more\u201d to see more!<\/p>\n

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Arlinda Ibrahimllari<\/div>
Arlinda Ibrahimllari built her career upon being the only, first, or best wherever she goes.<\/div>
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Enkelejda Gjinali<\/div>
Professor Enkelejda Gjinali has proven herself as a key mentor to hundreds of students at the Polytechnic University of Tirana.<\/div>
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Dajana Disha<\/div>
Both a humanitarian and environmentalist, Dajana Disha uses her values to drive her career and education in the wastewater sector.<\/div>
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Frida Bahja<\/div>
Frida Bahja lives her life driven by her passions and dreams, and does not let barriers overwhelm her<\/div>
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Mary Danielson<\/div>
Despite only starting her work in 2017, Mary Danielson has already made big steps to improve gender diversity at her workplace.<\/div>
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Jami Walsh<\/div>
Jami Walsh experienced the support of many influential mentors throughout her career and now tries to help younger engineers wherever she can.<\/div>
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Fationa Sinojmeri<\/div>
Fationa Sinojmeri is motivated by her love for people and desire to use her career to benefit everyone.<\/div>
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Lejla Arifovi\u0107<\/div>
In a field she never expected to be in, Lejla Arifovi\u0107 has found herself working everyday for the improvement of wastewater treatment in her country.<\/div>
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Egzona Bejtullahu<\/div>
Egzona Bejtullahu\u2019s two years in Kosovo\u2019s wastewater sector are a model for what we all hope the future of women\u2019s opportunities will be.<\/div>
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