The Women Skills Project is a transformative initiative by the Rweteera Child Aid Community Foundation (RCAF) aimed at empowering vulnerable women and young mothers through hands-on vocational training in weaving, pottery, knitting, tailoring, and hairdressing. Each woman receives comprehensive training for just $100, enabling her to gain lifelong skills that translate into sustainable livelihoods and support for their children and families.

Objectives

1. Economic Empowerment: Equip women with income-generating skills to reduce poverty and dependence.

2. Child & Family Welfare: Enable women to provide food, healthcare, and education for their children.

3. Community Development: Build a stronger local economy through small-scale businesses and artisan groups.

4. Self-Reliance: Reduce vulnerability by giving women the tools to be independent and confident contributors to their households.

Training Areas

1. Weaving – Basket weaving and mat making using locally available materials.

2. Pottery – Traditional and modern pottery techniques to produce cooking pots, home décor, and sellable crafts.

3. Knitting – Hand and machine knitting of garments, baby clothes, and household items.

4. Tailoring – Dressmaking, school uniforms, and tailoring services using sewing machines.

5. Hairdressing – Hair braiding, styling, and basic salon operations.

Program Cost

• $100 per woman covers:

  • Training materials and equipment

  • Instruction by skilled local artisans

  • Workspace and tools (shared or individual)

  • Certification upon completion

  • Mentorship and business startup guidance

Target Group

• Vulnerable women, especially:

  • Widows and single mothers

  • Teen mothers

  • Women with little to no formal education

  • Women caring for orphaned children

Expected Outcomes

• Women gain employable, marketable skills.

• Increased household income and improved living conditions.

• Enhanced self-esteem and decision-making power for women.

• Reduction in domestic violence, early marriage, and child neglect due to improved stability at home.

Sustainability Plan

• Establishment of women-led cooperatives and artisan groups.

• Continuous mentorship and advanced skills training.

• RCAF will assist trained women in accessing small business grants, microloans, or group savings schemes.

• Partnering with local markets, tourism centers, and online platforms for product sales.

Call to Action

You can sponsor a woman for just $100. Your support provides not just a skill, but a new beginning for a woman and her children.