A non-governmental organisation, Do Foundation, has launched an empowerment programme aimed at building the capacity of women in Bayelsa State.
The foundation also empowered about 200 women with cash donations after a series of training to enhance their capabilities in a summit held in Yenagoa, the city capital with the theme: “One woman for another woman, one girl for another girl”.
Founder of the Do Foundation and convener of the project, Dise Harry, said the goal of the initiative is to help women realize their potential and ensure they are empowered to pursue their desires and dreams.
“In the work we do, we find out that women need empowerment to support themselves, so this is a deliberate attempt to equip them and direct them on the way to go about it.
“Some people think empowerment is just to render financial assistance, but today, the various speakers have enlightened and shown these women that empowerment is not just money but building something in them that will last forever.
“We have shown them how to discover themselves and add value to their lives.
“We started with conversations around how those who are either physically challenged or sexually abused can tackle issues they are confronted with,” she stated.
Dise commended other stakeholders and well-meaning Bayelsans for their support towards the advocacy for a better society for women.
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Founder of Edueredugirls Support Organisation, Elizabeth Jack, commended the empowerment of women, noting that she is driven by passion to ensure that women and men are educated and empowered.
She explained that the reason why she partnered with the Do Foundation was because of the initiative of securing a better future for the girl-child.
“I have personally invested in supporting girls educationally and also those who can acquire skills for themselves.
“The Do Foundation has the kind of vision I have, which is why we are working together to ensure we impact the larger society. This is the kind of initiative I do; we build them up to give them another chance in life,” she said.
