Women, Children and Social Protection Minister Lynda Tabuya presided over an event where 60 women from nine communities and the Rewa Disabled Association were awarded certificates as part of the Pacific Women’s Economic Empowerment Program.
The Certified Training for Women Economic Empowerment workshop took place in Nakorovou Village, Dreketi, last week, focusing on enhancing skills in sewing, weaving, and jewelry making for women.
Also present at the event was Ciara Lee, a contestant for the 2024 Hibiscus Festival, who has maternal ties to Rewa. She shared her journey as a young entrepreneur who was raised by a single mother.
This workshop is part of a broader initiative called Improving Livelihood Opportunities, aligned with the Rewa Strategic Development Plan 2024-2027. The program aims to tackle social issues within the villages and lay the foundation for economic activities to combat poverty.