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New Carpentry and Sewing Workshops
Posted by Mike Thomas on 9th June 2007
BaanGerda has recently built separate carpentry and sewing workshops. They first opened one year ago and the response from the parents was so good that they soon had to be expanded. The intention was to offer the parents a worthwhile job which could boost their confidence and earn them extra money. Importantly, it also provided the opportunity for vocational training for the children during their school holidays, especially for those who would not be attending further education.
The equipment in the workshops was generously provided by Father Sean and the ‘Born To Live’ organization. Father Sean has worked tirelessly to raise money in his community in Adelaide, Australia. Some of the products made by the parents have already been sold by Father Sean back in Adelaide.
The parents spend up to six hours a day in either the sewing or carpentry workshops, while their adopted children attend school. They have been receiving training from experienced tutors, Khun Narong and Khun Dim, who visit BaanGerda every 10 days. The production facilities play a vital role in the model that we are trying to create, by providing a vocation for BaanGerda residents and developing their self-esteem.
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