The Foundation for Disabilities Hope (FDH), with funding from Abilis Foundation, has conducted entrepreneurship training for women with disabilities in the Kondoa District of Dodoma region, aimed at empowering them economically and reducing their dependency.
The two-day training focused on equipping participants with skills to create various products such as soap and batik, as well as methods to enhance the value of these products to remain competitive in the market.
Speaking shortly after the training's opening, FDH Executive Director Maiko Salali stated that 50 women from the Kondoa District benefited from this initial training, with the goal of reaching over 300 women in the district.
“We are grateful to Abilis Foundation for funding this project aimed at uplifting women with disabilities from dependency to becoming self-reliant entrepreneurs. FDH will continue to stand alongside this community to ensure they achieve economic independence,” Salali remarked.
On her part, Maurasa Shoo, a trainer from the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) in Dodoma, noted that the training involved individuals with various disabilities, with 99% of the targeted participants attending fully.
Shoo emphasized that everyone has the potential to succeed, regardless of their physical condition:
“Success does not have a specific form. No matter who you are, you can achieve your dreams. The government, through the Council, offers many opportunities for capital and loans, so now is the time to seize these opportunities,” Shoo explained.
Additionally, the leadership of the Kondoa District attended the training, which is expected to facilitate access to the 10% loan allocation for women, youth, and people with disabilities through the Council.
Furthermore, Abeid Omary Duttu, Chairperson of Shivyawata in Kondoa District, commended FDH for involving people with disabilities in development projects, stating that this step has begun to break down the walls of stigma and demonstrate that people with disabilities are capable and have equal rights in society.
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