Tailoring course launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 18 2013:
Methodist Church Molnoi Area pastor Rev S Vaiphei today launched a one-month intensive skill training course on tailoring at Lhunnajang village in Chandel district today.
The training programme is being organised by Centre for Women and Girls (CWG) in collaboration with Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), India and Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI) with supports from ECHO through ADRA, Germany in Manipur and Tripura.
Speaking to reporters, CWG Secretary Hechin Haokip said, "The objective of the training programme is to develop vocational skills of young widows and school drop-out girls, who are the survivors of armed conflict and gender based violence" .
Eleven young women and girls from different villages of Chandel district are being imparted training.