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Girls Connect Sierra Leone, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering women and girls has certified 15 women from its Girls’ Stitches Initiative school in Bombali District, Northern Sierra Leone.
The occasion took place at the organization’s headquarters 3rd floor of Amzas Hotel, Field Road in Makeni.
The initiative, aimed at empowering women and 1girls through skills training in tailoring, art, and craft, held its inaugural cohort of sessions, culminating in a heartfelt graduation ceremony where certificates were awarded to deserving graduates.
Haja Mariama Bangura, Executive Director of Girls Connect Sierra Leone, expressed the organization’s commitment to providing vital support to women and girls by equipping them with essential skills.
Bangura, a Children’s and Women Activist emphasized that such training not only promotes gender equality but also drives economic growth and social development, enriching both individuals and society at large.
The graduation ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Joseph Turay, the North-East Region Head of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Abdulai Sillah, Manager of Amzas Radio Makeni, and prominent girls’ advocate in Bombali District, Madam Aminata Munu.
All the speakers acknowledge the significance of skills acquisition in the twenty-first century, particularly in a country like Sierra Leone where job opportunities are limited.
They urged the graduates to utilize their newly acquired skills to create opportunities for themselves and to share their knowledge with others.
Expressing their gratitude to Girls Connect for the empowerment they received, the graduates pledged to make the best use of their skills to improve their lives and contribute to the socio-economic development of their communities.
The success of the maiden cohort of the Girls’ Stitches Initiative underscores the importance of investing in women’s empowerment and skills development, paving the way for a brighter future for women and girls in Sierra Leone.
