Sisters of the Rosary in Wewak, East Sepik were blessed to receive assistance of K30, 000 from Digicel PNG Foundation supporting their Integral Human Development and Life Skills’ Program.
Through their Community Grants Program, Digicel PNG Foundation funded The Rosary Sister’s trainings for the youth – a program that equips them with certain life-skills that will help create a sustainable pathway for them into resiliency.
The training began with a workshop on the ‘Dignity of a Human Person’ and ‘Self Image’.
Sister Loretta from the Rosary Sisters stated a total of 130 individuals participated and the numbers are growing.
“We still have more to continue and this training will go on until March 2025.”
The workshop has been teaching tie-dyeing, sewing, baking and cooking skills along with financial literacy.
The training has seen great participation from men and women from the surrounding communities.
One of the participants from the Siau Community in Meni, Paul Kundia stated that the training helped him gain a sense of identity.
“I didn’t know about my value as a person and after attending this training, I learnt about self-image and my purpose – I now have a job to do.”
“I am sewing, and learning all these skills and I am happy because this will assist me in making a living for my tomorrow and sustain myself.”
He expressed his gratitude towards Digicel for assisting him and other participants.