VIN supports various programs in community development. Under the women empowerment program it has four majors projects e.g. microcredit, eentrepreneurship Development, eeducation and life skills and research.It has provided many different types of activities; vegetable farming, sewing, cutting, embroidery, candle making, goat farming, livestock management, women’s education and life skills training, and capacity build –up training with related to project of women empowerment. On February, VIN has mobilized four international volunteers in the conduction of women’s language class under the women empowerment program. The main objective of the classes is for the women to learn basic English in order to make conversation. The classes are running according to the needs and expectations of the participants. VIN conducted the meetings for class running and provided other necessary materials. VIN made an agreement with the women that they will provide teaching materials and stationary if the women manage the teaching hall. This is to encourage community contribution. VIN has been mobilizing international volunteers Megan, from Canada, Mariel from Mexico, Sussan from Finland and Anett from Hungary . They are conducting classes by using participatory methods. They are focusing on practical exercises. They are teaching English language for 9 women of Athmile and 5 women of Thumki, 9 women of Devisthan ,Jitpurphedi community.
Women empowerment volunteers have supported to this program which is very important for community women. This program has potential to improve their personal lives and build their capacities. The women are happy to take English classes. They gave thanks to VIN and volunteers for its wonderful contribution on women empowerment program.
Published on: 15 Feb 2015