EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SOUTH SUDAN: GRADUATES OF SOAP MAKING AND HAIR DRESSING TRAINING CELEBRATE SUCCESS

Ten women in the Munuki suburbs area of Juba have successfully completed a four-month training program in soap making and hairdressing, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards economic empowerment.

At the graduation ceremony, Ayeko S. Wani, the State Director of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, encouraged the graduates to utilize the newly acquired skills to generate income and uplift their livelihoods. He emphasized the importance of passing on their knowledge by training others in these essential trades.

John Henry Lomer, representing the Chamber of Commerce at Suk Libya Market, advised the graduates to conduct market assessments and familiarize themselves with the business environment before launching their ventures. Despite acknowledging the challenges ahead, Lomer urged the young entrepreneurs to persevere and continue learning, emphasizing the need for resilience in the face of adversity.

Nelly Helen, the Program Director at Jamnel Care Organization, praised the graduates for their dedication during the training period, focusing on liquid soap making and hairdressing skills. She highlighted the organization’s commitment to empowering future leaders and adolescent girls in South Sudan, with support from the Global Fund for Women.

As part of the graduation ceremony, the graduates received plastic chairs, salon equipment, soap-making powders, and other essentials to support them in their entrepreneurial journeys. The project, which began on January 16th, aimed to empower ten beneficiaries with five specializing in soap making and five in hairdressing, with a budget of $2000 funded by the Global Fund for Women.