Dedza Linthipe 1 Multi Skills Group has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Congregation of Teresian Sisters for their significant contribution to community development through various educational and empowerment initiatives.
Speaking on Sunday after a training workshop organized by the sisters in Lilongwe, group leader, Bezayi Fredrick commended the Teresian Sisters for equipping participants with practical skills aimed at fostering economic self-reliance.
The workshop focused on hands-on training in soap making, body lotion production, and other income-generating activities.
Fredrick shared his enthusiasm, stating that the newly acquired skills would greatly benefit their youth group and help them become economically independent.
“Through this training, we’ve learned how to make laundry soap, body lotion, and other useful products. I’m confident that these skills will improve the lives of young people in our area,” Fredrick said.
Sister Teleza Mulenga, the project coordinator, explained that the initiative was designed to uplift communities and address poverty-related challenges, including gender-based violence.
“As a congregation, we aim to empower people at all levels, including members of other religious institutions. Our mission is to liberate individuals from all forms of slavery, and we serve every human being without discrimination,” Sister Mulenga emphasized.
Among the participants was Precious Mangumba, a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Dedza, who expressed his appreciation for the opportunity.
“I am grateful for the training. I plan to share these skills with fellow church members so that they, too, can start small businesses and become empowered,” Mangumba said.
Trainer Louisa Kachingwe expressed satisfaction with the workshop’s outcome and voiced optimism that participants would begin applying the skills independently.
The training brought together 20 participants from across the Central Region, including youth, women, and men. They were trained in making laundry and dishwashing soap, body lotion, fertilizer from urine, and basic business management.
