Interviewed by News Group, Photo by Han Lin Naing (Sittway-Kopwa)
Buthidaung township department of rural development started a basic sewing course on 7 November in the township department of rural development office to create job opportunities, earn income and support livelihood for young women from villages.
Officials from the Department of Rural Development, course trainers and trainees were interviewed about the course.
U Tun Hlaing, Head of Buthdaung Township Department of Rural Development
Previously, Department of Rural Development had conducted a motorcycle repair course twice for men. Now, it is conducting a sewing course for young women to create job opportunity. Trainees were provided with breakfast and lunch and they stay at their relatives houses in Buthidaung town. There are two parts in the course. A basic course is conducted for 20 days after which there is a break of one week and then a refresher course of another 20 days is conducted. The course runs for a total of 40 days. Contact is made with Rakhine State Minister for Development Affairs so that course trainees can get job at garment factories in Sittway. There’ll be more training courses. After this course is concluded, another motorcycle repair course, including the repair of motorcycle engine will be conducted for men.
Daw Ei Sabei, Sewing trainer, Myinlut Village, Maungtaw Township
In the past, I lived in Myinlut, Maungtaw Township and have a sewing shop. I fled from the village and came to live in Buthidaung because I’m afraid of ARSA extremist terrorists. I have to rent a house in Buthidaung. Living in a rented house without work is difficult. I applied for a job on hearing of this course and become a sewing teacher. For some women, there is a bit of language difficulty but some were easy to teach. They follow the instruction. In this course, sewing of pillow case, women clothing, child clothing and men clothing were conducted. The aim is for the trainees to go back and work (sew clothing) in their village after the course is completed.
Ma Zin Mar Oo, trainee, Kanpyin village, Buthidaung Township
On hearing from the village administrative head about a sewing course to be conducted in Buthidaung Rural Development Department, I enrolled to attend it. Lunch was provided at the course and dinner was on own arrangement. I’m staying with relatives in Buthidaung. Once I complete the course, I intend to return to my village and start a sewing work. A friend from the village is also attending this course.
Ma Nu Aye Khaing, trainee, Sintawpyan village, Buthidaung Township
I come from Sintawpyan village to attend this course. I’m a Daingnet and 18 years old. I became interested and attend the course after hearing about it from the village administrative head. From the (my) village, there are two attending the course.
There are only a few who can sew in the village and job is scarce for women. I plan to return to (my) village and start a sewing work. Department of Rural Development conducting such course for woman is beneficial for rural women like me. I expect to see more courses for women in border area like me.
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