Lakiya negev weaving  Sidreh is one of the Negev's leading NGO’s, and the first organization of its kind to promote a sustainable income generating project by transforming women’s traditional weaving skills into a professional manufacturing business that empowers women both socially and economically.  Over 100 women participate in the production of rugs, bags and pillow cases; from spinning, dyeing, twining, weaving and quality control, as a unique process that is hardly seen anywhere else in the world. Sidreh has a successful and widely recognized track record of more than ten years of experience Major Achievements Sidreh developed a successful model that empowers women, by becoming local leaders and advocators of their own rights. This model has proved effective in working with challenging communities, while gaining support from local organizations.  More than 1,400 adult women can read and write thanks to our literacy program  More than 60 adult women have completed high school and Israeli university preparation exams (bagrut) through our Adult Education Program.