Courts Fiji Ltd donate 10 sewing machines to various women�s groups

By fijivillage.com

05/06/2012

10 Singer Sewing Machines were given today by Courts Fiji Limited to assist in a sewing and tailoring workshop for various women’s groups.

The two week workshop will be conducted by two lady trainers from Australia covering a variety of skills, which also include dress making and tailoring.

As part of Courts Fiji Limited's Community Development Initiative 135 women in 4 separate locations around the country, have been trained on basic sewing skills, machine maintenance and financial literacy.

Story by: Gwen McGoon

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