Programs at The Gwaimen Center
THE GWAIMEN CENTER
| The Gwaimen Center works to create opportunity for self-sufficiency. With this, and the cultural contexts in mind, essential skill training is offered at The Gwaimen Center to promote income generation. Examples of some of the training available are: Literacy Classes Agricultural Techniques Tailoring Typing Knitting Baking (using local ovens) Soap and Pomade Making Tie and Dye Many of these techniques are already in progress. Tie & Dye classes have begun and the garments will be sold at markets. Sewing classes provide widows the skills needed make clothing for their families, and create products to sell. Many of the orphans have also started beadwork, creating beautiful works of jewelry from locally crafted beads. |
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Currently the Nigerian committee of
volunteers care for the needs of
nearly 50 orphans, providing three
meals a day, education, and a safe
place to play. However, there are
many orphans waiting for care,
many widows seeking skill training,
and many HIV+ individuals who
need medicine and treatment.
volunteers care for the needs of
nearly 50 orphans, providing three
meals a day, education, and a safe
place to play. However, there are
many orphans waiting for care,
many widows seeking skill training,
and many HIV+ individuals who
need medicine and treatment.