Jonathan O. Grigsby Snr. Contributor
MONROVIA-Liberia’s First Lady Clar Marie Weah has donated a consignment of assorted materials and vocational skills-training equipment to adolescent girls in Busie Town, near Ganta, Nimba County.
The consignment of sewing machines and lappa was presented to the community Wednesday to help improve the self-established tailoring skills-training program that Helen Saye, a 26-year old woman, had started.
Speaking on behalf of the Office of the First Lady, Ms. Kayea Dorbor said the gesture is a demonstration of Mrs. Weah’s continued commitment to the empowerment of women and girls across Liberia through her flagship program, She’s You Movement.
The She’s You Movement, which encompasses a number of initiatives, aims at improving the lives of women, girls, and children among others for a better and prosperous Liberia.
Miss Dorbor: “Social Services Coordinator in the office of the First Lady, the donation was triggered by Helen’s passion and selflessness in teaching other girls how to sew in order to enable them to use such skills to earn a decent living”.
A release also quotes Miss Dorbor as saying the move inspired her immediate boss, the First Lady’s Chief of Staff, Gaelle Mediem, who immediately pledged some equipment along with other materials on behalf of the First Lady during a recent visit to the community.
A lady, only identified as Hellen, spoke on behalf the beneficiaries and thanked the First Lady and her staff for their identification with not only the young girls but also the whole Busie Town.
Madam Hellen described this donation as an encouragement to her resolve and determination to help other girls learn tailoring skills. She also assured that the materials will be properly used.
The First Lady was also thanked for her support of the county by the youth and women leaders, chiefs and elders, and prominent residents.
In separate remarks, they described Liberia’s First Lady as a woman of her word who has always fulfilled the promises that she makes.
The Busie Town Hall hosted the brief ceremony to mark the presentation of the consignment. It was attended by youth, women chiefs and elders as well as prominent residents and the Office of Nimba County Superintendent.
Source: New republic liberia
