The Secretary of the Provincial Ministry of Industries and Women’s Affairs, Mrs. Shirani Weeracone was the guest of honour at the opening ceremony and cut the purple opening ribbon-the colour for International Women’s Day, lead in lighting the ceremonial lamp and in her speech reinforced the importance of the government and non-government organizations to work together to effectively support local women entrepreneurs. WDC’s goal of economic empowerment of women resulted in programees of livelihood and entrepreneurship training along with provision of small loans
WDC also runs a Vocational Training Center in Ampitiya in partnership with Central Province Ministry of Social Services for youth with disabilities.
Sewing, needlework, candle-making and woodwork are taught for up to 2 years, depending on clients’needs. These hand-crafted products are also displayed for sale at Sthree.
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