Empowerment training for Women victims of conflic

YWAM DRC has embarked on an ambitious project aimed at enhancing local tailoring skills, mentoring disadvantaged youth, and providing nutritious porridge to children in the community. This report details the activities undertaken, outcomes achieved, and management of the allocated funds over a period of three mouthsfrom November 2025 to January 2026.

Project Objectives      

1. Tailoring Training: provide practical and theoretical courses to community members interested in sewing, aiming to develop their skills and promote economic self-sufficiency.
2. Youth Mentoring: foster youth engagement through mentorship sessions and community activities, aiming to build their confidence and guide them towards positive life choices.
3. Porridge Distribution to Children: supply nutritious meals to disadvantaged children in the community, especially toddlers, to support their physical and cognitive development.

Activities Implemented

• Tailoring Training: weekly workshops were conducted where participants learned basic sewing techniques, pattern-making, and had access to sewing machines and sewing supplies.
• Youth Mentoring: mentorship sessions were facilitated by experienced volunteers, covering topics such as time management, problem-solving, and career planning. Group activities were also organized to promote leadership and teamwork among youth.
• Porridge Distribution: each week, portions of nutritious porridge were prepared and distributed to children in need, in collaboration with community centers and local schools to ensure broad coverage.

Funds Management

The total budget allocated for this project was 3000. It was allocated as follows:

• Tailoring Training: 1000 was used for the purchase of sewing materials and to cover workshop organization expenses.
• Youth Mentoring: 800 went towards honorariums for volunteer mentors and logistics for community activities.
• Porridge Distribution: 1200 was allocated for the purchase of nutritious ingredients and containers for porridge preparation and distribution.

Results and Impact

Through this project, YWAM association successfully trained 20 participants in tailoring, regularly mentored 30 youth, and distributed nutritious meals to over 50 children each week. Beneficiaries reported significant improvements in sewing skills, enhanced self-esteem through mentoring, and improved nutrition for children, resulting in notable overall well-being enhancement.

Conclusion

In conclusion, YWAM project has been a success due to efficient resource management and ongoing commitment from volunteers and community members. The positive impacts on economic self-sufficiency, youth personal development, and child nutrition underscore the association's commitment to continuing to improve the lives of local residents in the long term.

Best regards,