In a bid to promote solidarity and empowerment, a 10-day training program in traditional and modern bead-making techniques has been launched in Bamako, Mali. The program, organized by Atelier Firdaous-AS, targets members of the Association Solidarité et Soutien aux Malades de Cancers. The initiative is part of the 31st edition of the Month of Solidarity and Fight Against Exclusion, focusing on entrepreneurship and socio-economic integration of vulnerable groups.
The training, which began on October 26, 2026, at the Centre national de documentation et d’information sur la femme et l’enfant (CNDIFE), is led by Mme Ballo Assitan Soumaoro, director of Atelier Firdaous-AS. The program aims to equip participants with skills in bead-making, enabling them to develop income-generating activities and improve their living conditions. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of National Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Professional Training, and the Fund for Support to Professional Training and Apprenticeship (FAFPA).
The ceremony was attended by Mme Oumou Sall Seck, Minister of National Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Professional Training, and Médecin-colonel Assa Badiallo Touré, Minister of Health and Social Development. The program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of bead-making techniques, enabling them to create and sell their products. This, in turn, is expected to enhance their economic prospects and promote social inclusion.
Mme Ballo Assitan Soumaoro emphasized that solidarity should not be limited to assistance, but also enable individuals to acquire skills and build new opportunities. She encouraged participants to be assiduous, courageous, and determined in their learning. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the participants, enabling them to develop their capacities and improve their socio-economic prospects.
The training program is a significant step towards promoting women's empowerment and socio-economic integration in Mali. By acquiring skills in bead-making, participants will be able to develop income-generating activities, enhancing their economic prospects and promoting social inclusion. The initiative is also expected to contribute to the country's efforts to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.
Atelier Firdaous-AS has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting skills transmission and fighting exclusion. By providing access to vocational training, the organization aims to enable women to build their autonomy and improve their living conditions. The program is a testament to the organization's dedication to promoting women's empowerment and socio-economic development in Mali.
The 10-day training program is expected to have a lasting impact on the lives of the participants, enabling them to develop their skills and improve their socio-economic prospects. The initiative is a significant step towards promoting solidarity and empowerment in Mali, and it is hoped that it will serve as a model for future programs aimed at promoting women's empowerment and socio-economic development.
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- The training program aims to equip women with skills in bead-making, enabling them to develop income-generating activities and improve their living conditions.
