Christmas Craft Stall
Sat 9th Nov 10am - 2pm
Workaid along with the Vwila Foundation, have worked with the Tasintha Programme in Zambia for over five years. The main aim of the programme is to empower young women to learn a skill and escape a life on the streets.
One of the most prominent projects is Chipata Tasintha, founded by Professor Nkandu Luo, a specialist in Microbiology and HIV. There is a high prevalence of HIV in Zambia, making it one of the most affected countries in the world.
We donated a loom after Brenda (pictured below) learnt a skill in weaving from another project supported by us. Looms are not very common in Zambia therefore acquiring one has opened up additional opportunities.
In this photo, students are being taught how to weave.
‘Tasintha’ is a vernacular word in Nyanja, a language spoken by over 15 million people in Southern Africa meaning ‘we have transformed’. This is a perfect word to describe what we want to accomplish; to help transform the lives of young women.
Brenda Chama Kabaso is now training young women in weaving on the loom. The focused training provided during the six to twelve-month programme has been proven to benefit the livelihoods of those who complete the course.
Sat 9th Nov 10am - 2pm
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