Project SAVE (Skills Acquisition. Vocational training. Empowerment) ended on a high note as participants concluded free training on make-up artistry and gele (African headgear) tying. Makeup artistry and gele (African headgear) tying are very lucrative businesses in Nigeria today.
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| Make up artistry training session |
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| Some of the participants practising the art of make up |
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| Professional and skilled trainer, Abigail Zakari, at work |
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| Some of the participants practising the art of make up |
The 2-week intensive training program focused on empowering marginalized girls and women to become self-reliant. This has become a necessity given the present state of the Nigerian economy.
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| Trainer, Frank, teaches participants the art of gele tying |
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| One of the participants tries her hands at gele tying |
Although the program had schedule issues due to the scarcity of fuel and consequent hike in the price of public transportation, it went smoothly.
At the end of the training, the very enthusiastic participants were given certificates and business start-up tools to enable them start their own small businesses.
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| Marvella Odili (left), Founder/CEO, Save Our Needy presents a certificate to one of the participants |
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| Selfie with some of the participants of the program |
