HELPING is proud to announce that our Women's Skills Centre in Chessay Ma Jaw is now up and running. The building consists of one large work room with store rooms and toilets.
Around 20 women are using the sewing machines there. A popular item is what is known as a 'praying dress' - their best outfit which is saved for prayer time. At present, the women and practising and becoming familiar with the machines - vintage Singer treadle machines which are not dependent on electricity! Once their skills are perfected, they will be making items for sale to bring much needed income to their families.
They are also crocheting, knitting and teaching each other their skills. Their next plan is to begin soap making and to learn tie-dye.
The Centre also acts as an unofficial trading post where the women can swap vegetables they have grown to bring more variety into their family's diets.
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