Passion Center for the Children, a Zomba-based faith organization, has launched a tailoring skills training program for mother groups in Mangochi, Machinga, and Mulanje districts.
The initiative targets mother groups from Hope Community Church in Mangochi, Chinduzi Community Church in Machinga, and Faith Community Church in Mulanje.
Speaking during the launch at Faith Community Church in Mulanje, Pastor Saul Mateyu, Executive Director of Passion Center, said the six-month training aims to equip women with tailoring and entrepreneurship skills to promote financial independence.
He added that upon completion, each group of 15 women will receive start-up tools, including seven sewing machines and other essential equipment, to support group work.
Pastor Mateyu encouraged the participants to embrace the opportunity, become breadwinners in their families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
The initiative has received praise from pastors, mother groups, and other stakeholders, who believe it will significantly empower women economically.
“We want women in churches to be self-reliant by engaging in small-scale businesses that can support their families and relatives,” he said.
Fanny Kapanga, a representative of the Mothers Sewing Group from Faith Community Church, expressed gratitude to Passion Center, saying the initiative will help women generate income and support vulnerable community members, including the elderly and orphans.
Since last year, Passion Center for the Children has established six mothers’ sewing groups, underscoring its commitment to empowering women and fostering economic development in the region.
