Mauritius: Nef - Women Empowered to Become Home-Based Entrepreneurs

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One hundred women, sixty from Mauritius and forty from Rodrigues, received yesterday, certificates and toolkits, after having successfully completed a basic training course in the production of Eco-Bags which was funded to the tune of Rs 1 079 600. A certificate presentation ceremony was held at the seat of the National Empowerment Foundation (NEF) in Port Louis. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NEF, Mr Jean François Chaumière, was present.

The training course, spanning over a one-year period, benefitted from the financial assistance of the New Zealand Funds and the National Empowerment Funds. The beneficiaries were given the opportunity to learn new skills and eventually find a job so that they can generate revenue for themselves as well as for their families and become financially independent.

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