By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
Dear Friends,
Despite difficult circumstances in Pakistan the Peshawar Learning Center continues to care for and educate its students. There are 150 students in classes, including 110 females of whom 71 are adolescent girls. The subjects taught include English, literacy, Arabic and sewing.
One of the most popular skills to learn for women and girls is sewing. Upon completion of a sewing class, students can sew any kind of garment. They can make their own clothes as well as set up a small business making clothes for other people. This helps them become self- supporting and improves the economic situation of their families. As important, is the fact that these women gain self-confidence and see themselves as valuable and able to contribute to society. This sort of skills learning and change in mindset is a success for any LC.
One sewing student shares her success:“I learned sewing through AIL’s Learning Center. Today, I can sew dresses for my neighborhood and earn money. I never thought that one day I will be self-supporting and able to help my family. I want to thank AIL for making my dream come true and I hope many future successes for them.”
Thank you for your continued interest.
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
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