Fifty (50) Women from Landfill Area in Brgy. Papandayan, Marawi City has completed the successful Training Program of Siyap ko Mga Bae: A Training for Sustainable Livelihood Program on Dressmaking and Bread and Pastry Production NCII.
This was conducted by the office of MP Atty. Maisara C. Dandamun-Latiph in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services and Development, Provincial/City Manpower Development Center, Bangsamoro Transition Authority – Gender and Development Office and Technical Education and Skills Development Lanao del Sur.
This project aims to empower vulnerable women in the Dumpsite Area of Papandayan, Marawi City by providing training on Dressmaking and Bread and Pastry making to give them more livelihood opportunities.
This program was designed to help them in achieving financial independence and security by strengthening them by building skills and resources in making a living and seeking funding and technical support from its partners.
The training was implemented thru blended classes; Face to face and Online classes.
Participants will be provided travel allowance, PPE allowance, and Internet Allowances.
They will also be receiving their starter tool kit such as Sewing Machine and other equipment for dressmaking trainees; and Oven and baking equipment for Bread and Pastry Making trainees.
Participants are also expected to receive Php15,000 starter capital from the Ministry of Social Services and Development thru the Sagip Kabuhayan Program. This will be awarded to those who will pass the assessment at end of the training.