Sixty women from nine districts in Rewa and the Rewa Disabled Association recently participated in a program aimed at enhancing their skills in sewing, weaving, and jewelry making, under the Pacific Women’s Economic Empowerment Program (PAC WEEP).
The closing ceremony was officiated by Lynda Tabuya, the Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, who presented certificates for the Certified Training for Women Economic Empowerment workshop held in Nakorovou village, Dreketi Rewa last week.
The government is dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Fijian women and girls in all their diversity, promoting their full participation and leadership in various sectors. Accompanying Minister Tabuya was 2024 Hibiscus contestant Ciara Lee, who shared her journey as a young entrepreneur raised by a single mother, emphasizing the impactful lessons she learned along the way.
This workshop is part of a broader initiative known as Improving Livelihood Opportunities, which aligns with the Rewa Strategic Development Plan 2024-2027. The program addresses social issues within the villages and aims to lay the groundwork for economic activities to combat poverty.
In partnership with key stakeholders, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is also developing the Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan (WEE NAP), designed to elevate women’s voices and ensure their influence in economic decisions both at home and in the public sphere.