After more than a month of thorough investigation and market demand research, the My First Job Embroidery Skills Training for women will commence this April. A total of 90 women – interviewed and selected among hundreds of families across six villages – will participate in the training in three different classes.
These women come from poor families and do not have the opportunity and/or ability to find flexible employment. Some of them cannot go out to work because they have old people and children to take care of at home. Through this skills training, we hope to help these women achieve flexible and nearby employment to help them increase their family income while being able to spend time with their loved ones.
The training will last for 60 days wherein the women will learn how to embroider hair sets and small handicrafts – a popular product within the region. They will learn under the care of three highly-experienced and awarded teachers. After the training, 70% of the trainees are expected to be able to independently complete the production of embroidered goods. We are hopeful and excited for these women to develop themselves well under good leadership.
January to June 2022 will see Captivating implement a total of four MY FIRST JOB programs across Qinghai Province, bringing hope and opportunity to 120 women and their families. Our thanks to ZURU for underwriting our MFJ Program, as well as key financial support from GPA, CAF America, SWIS and all who purchased a MFJ plush toy at our Annual Shenzhen Charity Auction.
On October 12th, 2024, 500 people gathered for the 16th Annual CAPTIVATING Charity Auction, raising an incredible RMB 1.03 million to support women, children, and families across China.
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Jituo Moseniu, a devoted mother of three, works tirelessly on her farm to provide for her children, but her income of 20,000 yuan (USD 2,824) barely covers their needs. With hope in her heart, Jituo is determined to give her children a brighter future, and the support from the Pig Farming Program is helping her get there.
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Qumume and her family, despite facing significant financial and health challenges, have found new hope through the Chicken Farming Program. Her husband’s chronic illness and a burdensome loan once made their future uncertain, but with the program’s support, they are beginning to turn things around. The healthy chicks they now raise are a symbol of new possibilities.
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The Husky Energy Tailoring (HET) Skills Program for Women has been completed this year, and 29 out of 31 trainees graduated last August 16th after three months of training.
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In the summer of 2024, 402 graduates from the One More Year (OMY) Scholarship Program were filled with excitement and anticipation as they prepared to start a new chapter in their lives.
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Teacher Yang Yujiao is a volunteer teacher in our Support a Volunteer Teacher program in China.
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