LIVING in a rural or remote community must never hinder women from taking advantage of potential income-generating opportunities.
So says 49-year-old Esita Lobe from Toge Village in Ba..
The mother-of-three was one of five women who participated in a two-day training program in Toge Village in December last year. She was awarded a certificate and now plans to use the knowledge and skills she gained to venture into business.
“We learned everything about starting a business and how to use a strategic plan as a foundation for setting up a business,” Ms Lobe said.
She said many women had the potential but were reluctant to start home-based businesses because of limited capital.
“I don’t have a business now, but five of us from the village women’s group were chosen for this training, so I think it will motivate us to start our own businesses.
“I liked the training because we really got to know about the benefits of starting a business and how to be independent.”Ms Lobe said.
Moving forward, the village women’s group plans to pursue a joint business venture.”Our group has laid out a plan to start a business and raise money for things we need.
“We hope that with the money we generate, we will be able to uplift the village’s standard of living and improve facilities.”
Ms Lobe challenged women residing in rural and remote areas to be resourceful and share information with other rural business owners.”My advice to women staying in the villages is to take the initiative to train and upskill yourselves, don’t just be comfortable sitting at home.”Use your hands and your talent to generate income, you will never know unless you try your hand on something new.”
