“I don’t buy dish washing paste or oil from the shops anymore since we were taught how to make them by the Eastern Highlands Family Voice (EHFV),” said Aye Gane.
Mrs. Gane is a registered member of the Gohozuho Mother’s Association in the Ifiufa/Mimanalo Local Level Government in Goroka District, E
astern Highlands Province.
She says she has all the reason to smile after successfully completing a week’s training conducted by Eastern Highlands Family Voice.
“The Life Skills training has really changed my life. I can now sew, bake and cook a variety of dishes. I am now using my skills to earn an income for my family, even my husband is very impressed. I am now empowered to contribute to the wellbeing of my family,” she said.
She said she now makes Sweet Irian Jaya Biscuits and Kaukau (Sweet Potato) Baskets to sell at their local market for an income and is enjoying every minute of it.
EHFV Women’s Project Officer, Agatha Omenefa said upon a request from the Gohozuho Mother’s Association EHFV organised a one week Life Skills Training teaching the mothers how to bake, cook, sew, make drapery and do flower arrangements amongst others.
She said EHFV has 6 pilot projects in Liorofa, Mohouveto, Upegu, Kaiufa, Yabiufa and Masumave in the Ungai/Bena District which also looks at the Life Skills Training.
She adds that the Gohozuho Women’s Association is not on the list of pilot projects but because of the immense interest shown by the women EHFV conducted the Life Skills Training with them.
“The training has helped them to realise their potential in their community. Apart from doing their daily chores such as gardening, they now can contribute financially and socially towards the development of the community,” she said.
Chairman of the Association, Kassen Nahe said the mothers are eager to learn and try out new things which in the long run will benefit them and their community.
He said the Association is keen on promoting the issue of gender equality and, therefore it encourages men and women in their community to work side by side.
Mr. Nahe said they will continue to seek avenues for such trainings to better equip and empower the mothers in the association.
The Eastern Highlands Family Voice is a Key Partner of the Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen (SPSN) Program and is funded by the Australian Government at a total cost of K1,356,227.00.
Mrs. Gane is a registered member of the Gohozuho Mother’s Association in the Ifiufa/Mimanalo Local Level Government in Goroka District, E
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| Participants of the Life Skills Training |
She says she has all the reason to smile after successfully completing a week’s training conducted by Eastern Highlands Family Voice.
“The Life Skills training has really changed my life. I can now sew, bake and cook a variety of dishes. I am now using my skills to earn an income for my family, even my husband is very impressed. I am now empowered to contribute to the wellbeing of my family,” she said.
She said she now makes Sweet Irian Jaya Biscuits and Kaukau (Sweet Potato) Baskets to sell at their local market for an income and is enjoying every minute of it.
EHFV Women’s Project Officer, Agatha Omenefa said upon a request from the Gohozuho Mother’s Association EHFV organised a one week Life Skills Training teaching the mothers how to bake, cook, sew, make drapery and do flower arrangements amongst others.
She said EHFV has 6 pilot projects in Liorofa, Mohouveto, Upegu, Kaiufa, Yabiufa and Masumave in the Ungai/Bena District which also looks at the Life Skills Training.
She adds that the Gohozuho Women’s Association is not on the list of pilot projects but because of the immense interest shown by the women EHFV conducted the Life Skills Training with them.
“The training has helped them to realise their potential in their community. Apart from doing their daily chores such as gardening, they now can contribute financially and socially towards the development of the community,” she said.
Chairman of the Association, Kassen Nahe said the mothers are eager to learn and try out new things which in the long run will benefit them and their community.
He said the Association is keen on promoting the issue of gender equality and, therefore it encourages men and women in their community to work side by side.
Mr. Nahe said they will continue to seek avenues for such trainings to better equip and empower the mothers in the association.
The Eastern Highlands Family Voice is a Key Partner of the Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen (SPSN) Program and is funded by the Australian Government at a total cost of K1,356,227.00.
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