Zululand youth learn income-generating skills
Local learners participate in skills training at Zikulise in Richards Bay
Thirty schoolgirls from Mgitshwa High in Dlangubo recently attended an income-generating skills training at Zikulise Community Upliftment Project NPC’s training centre in Richards Bay.
This was part of a broader programme spearheaded by Prof Syamala Krishnannair, coordinator of the Imbokodo Skills Lab in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Zululand.
As part of the initiative, pupils visited Zikulise and learnt to make reusable sanitary pads using hand-sewing techniques, as well as traditional bead-weaving training – both income-generating skills.
Zikulise has been providing skills training to unemployed individuals locally, as well as creating job opportunities to help beneficiaries develop their own small businesses.
“We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of young girls through practical skills development and entrepreneurship.
“We look forward to more collaborations of this kind in the future, as we continue to join hands with our partners to empower young people in our communities,” said Zikulise.
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