July 2011, MACS agreed to fund 10 Anglican women for the 6 month training programme at Chilema. |
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 The 10 students funded by MACS |
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The students learnt a variety of skills, including agriculture. They learn to grow different varieties of vegetables, including those which are less commonly known. |
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 Growing different types of vegetables. |
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The importance of storing water so that they are not dependent on erratic rainfall for watering their gardens. |
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 Water dam for irrigation. |
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| They are instructed on how to use a treadle pump. | ||
 Student being taught to use the treadle pump |
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Students are also taught how to cook nutritious food for their families |
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 MACS student cooking samozas |
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| The use of sewing machines and how to knit are other skills that are taught | ||
 Students in tailoring and fashion designing class |
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Women’s Training Programme at Chilema
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| Project #: | 18/09 | Started: | July 2011 | Completed: | December 2011 |
| Amount £: | 1660 | Funding Stream: Life Skills for Young Girls | Diocese: | DUS | |
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