Vim Diviyata Disne continues women’s empowerment with extended training
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Continuing their journey towards empowerment, chosen participants of the recent Vim Diviyate Disne exhibition in Anuradhapura were given the chance to pursue extended training workshops in sewing, cooking, and personal grooming and beauty.Vim Diviyata Disne, a joint initiative of Unilever Sri Lanka’s Vim and the Ministry of Women & Child Affairs, recently kicked off its mission to empower Sri Lankan women through island-wide exhibitions that will provide them access to the knowledge and skills they will need to empower themselves.
With the extended training workshops participants had the rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals from leaders in the industry. Singer Fashion Academy will train participants for a month in the basic skills of dress making. The leading hospitality educator Hotel School and chefs from the Rajarata Hotel will train participants over a month and a half to make appealing dishes economically. Beautician Nilakshi Nagahamullawill educate participants in beauty care, hair care and bridal dress making over the course of three days. Ultimately, these participants will cement their fundamental knowledge and be equipped with the skills needed to become entrepreneurs and earn an income from the ease of their home which will help uplift and support their family’s finances.