All students together |
After the eight-month training, only 10 people were able to pass the test to start commercial production. They will begin with five sewing machines in five groups. As their skills develop further and they gain more commercial business, an over-lock machine and zig-zag machine may be provided for them to enhance their commercial competitiveness in the area.
Each student receiving a certificate |
They started with practicing hand-sewing initially and gradually learned more difficult skills. Now they are able to produce primary school uniforms, shirts, simple dresses and gift items. Yes, they still need to improve further, but their development has been significant.
During this training period, these women also learned English from Betty, an English teacher. English is an essential language to be able to conduct business with foreigners, or called "abazungus" in Kinyarwanda. Rwanda is in transition from francophone to anglophone and most Rwandans are still pretty rough with their English.
English teacher (Betty), Felicite, Kristin |
It is our prayer to see them continue to develop until they become commercially sustainable. May the Lord's grace be upon them! - Kristin
1 comment:
Wow! That is such an awesome story! May their skills keep increasing and may their futures continue to be be blessed! Thank you for sharing!
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