Opportunity to enhance livelihoods of women working in Bang grass handicraft

HNN.VN - On October 21, the Luxembourg Project Management Board, in coordination with Maries Co., Ltd., organized an event to announce activities within the framework of Project VIE/039 “Initiative to enhance the capacity of women working in Bang grass (Lepironia articulata) handicraft, contributing to preserving the traditional craft and creating sustainable livelihoods in Phong Binh (now Phong Dinh Ward), Hue City”.

The project will support training for women working in Bang grass handicraft

The Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency approved and signed the co-financing agreement no. VIE/039 25 3639 with Maries Co., Ltd. within the framework of the Project VIE/039, funded by the Government of Luxembourg, aiming to enhance the capacity of women working in Bang grass handicraft, contribute to preserving the traditional craft, and create sustainable livelihoods. The project focuses on providing basic weaving skills training for 30 women, of whom 10 women will participate in advanced coaching sessions to improve their skills; and 15 women will participate in advanced training courses aimed at producing sophisticated products with higher value, increasing income, and creating stable employment.

In addition to organizing training programs for women to enhance weaving and design skills, the project will build comprehensive training programs on sales and marketing personnel; support and encourage local farmers to expand the area for growing Bang grass, etc. These activities will both ensure product quality, and promote the introduction of creative designs, increasing the distinctiveness and attractiveness of the products in the market.

People received support for building the raw material area

Ms. Ho Thi Suong Lan, Director of Maries Co., Ltd., shared that for a traditional craft to survive, it requires not only skillful hands, but also knowledge, opportunities, and belief. The Project VIE/039 is an opportunity for women in the craft village not only to learn skills, but also to be inspired with spirit and belief in the value of their own work. Each product they create is more than just a handicraft product, it is the crystallization of traditional culture and the pride of Hue people.

By Hoang Anh