Pimville women let their hands do the talking

The Pimville Community Centre (PCC) has established a workshop called National African Skills Development (NASD),  founded by Beatrice Magwere and Glory Pooe. Its purpose is to empower unemployed women since the high rate of unemployment in women is one of the most pressing issues in our community. They also help women expand and recreate what it is they can do to accomplish because they fall into the previously disadvantaged sector in South Africa.

NASD also helps women to earn a living by creating female entrepreneurs and creating jobs to reduce poverty. Their target market is women of all ages in Pimville and the surrounding areas. A registration fee is required in order for them to purchase material to use in creating their handmade goods like as sinamay hats, macrame bags, jewelry, bead bags, clutch bags and covering shoes using available materials. The cost of purchasing material depends on the number of people as they split them into groups of 10-15. They are open on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

“One of the main reasons for me to do this is to assist unemployed women who have practical skills for them to be self-employed and being able to start generating their own income,” said co-founder, Magwere.
She added, “We hope that with God’s grace, our project will expand and reach higher heights.”

Magwere accomplished her training in Ghana and later formed a number of workshops for women who needed her assistance.
“I realised that most women were restrained from showing off their hidden talents and fortunately, they have plenty of it,” said Magwere.

For more information on the National African Skills Development, please contact Beatrice Magwere on 0780999086 and Glory Pooe on 0829977349.