In a ceremony held on September 30, 2026, the Champagnat Cultural Centre in Koumra, Chad, celebrated the completion of a six-month free tailoring program. The program targeted out-of-school girls and single mothers, providing them with skills to become self-sufficient and generate income. The event brought together administrative and local authorities, religious leaders, and parents of the beneficiaries.
The program's objective is to empower young girls and enable them to build a better future through vocational skills. According to Brother Success Ngardoum Nandoumangar, the project leader, the training goes beyond mastering the sewing machine or making clothes. It aims to equip the beneficiaries with expertise that can become a source of income, enabling them to support themselves and contribute to their families' well-being.
The ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including Moudalbaye Naradoumgué, representative of the provincial delegate for women. He emphasized that the training aligns with efforts to promote women's empowerment. Naradoumgué believes that acquiring a vocational skill enables women to strengthen their role within their families and communities, contributing to local development.
Naradoum David, the first secretary of the Mandoul Provincial Council, highlighted the transformation of the beneficiaries. He noted that a few months ago, they were considered out-of-school and vulnerable. However, with the acquired skills, they can now consider economic integration. David advised the beneficiaries to start small, save, and reinvest to employ other young out-of-school girls.
The program's impact extends beyond the training itself. The beneficiaries have received certificates of completion and sewing kits, enabling them to start their own businesses. The event concluded with expressions of gratitude from the beneficiaries and their families.
The Champagnat Cultural Centre's initiative is part of a broader effort to support women's empowerment in Chad. By providing vocational training and promoting economic independence, the program aims to contribute to the country's development. The centre's efforts have been recognized by local authorities and stakeholders.
The program's success is a testament to the impact of vocational training on women's empowerment. With the acquired skills, the beneficiaries can now look forward to a brighter future, contributing to their families' well-being and the local economy.
Key points
- Centre culturel Champagnat provides free tailoring training to out-of-school girls and single mothers in Koumra, Chad.
- Program aims to empower women through vocational skills and economic independence.
- Beneficiaries receive certificates and sewing kits to start their own businesses.
