MIRI: Eighty women from the Sarawak Single Mothers Association branch here underwent a Start-up Training Programme at Curtin University Malaysia recently.
The programme was designed to arm single mothers with essential skills and knowledge, promoting both personal and entrepreneurial growth.
It featured four engaging, hands-on classes: two baking workshops, a flower arrangement session, and a massage therapy class.
Participants learned to craft pineapple tarts under the guidance of Eka Labo and mastered the traditional kuih ‘Kuih Jala’ with Enam Labo.
In the flower arrangement class, Nurul Aidzza Fadzwin taught the art of bouquet-making, while Donny from the Blind Massage and Reflexology Centre shared the fundamentals of massage therapy.
“Our skill development initiatives are designed to enhance the capabilities of single mothers, propelling their professional growth,” said Jessica Akang, the organising chairperson.
“By fostering a strong sense of empowerment, we provide them with the tools to confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.”
The classes not only provided practical skills but also inspired a renewed sense of confidence and community among the single mothers.
