Sanaa: The Subcommittee for Girls' Summer Programs and Activities in the Capital Secretariat, in collaboration with the General Authority for the Development of Small and Micro Enterprises, has initiated a series of food manufacturing activities aimed at equipping female students with essential skills in food production.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Head of the Subcommittee for Summer Programs (Girls' Section), Ibtisam Al-Mahduri, highlighted the significance of imparting food manufacturing skills to young girls, encouraging them to pursue careers that enable them to establish small businesses. This initiative is designed to enhance their income potential and support self-sufficiency efforts. Al-Mahduri commended the General Authority for its sponsorship of these activities, which are tailored for summer program participants. She also praised the collaborative efforts that have activated summer programs in food manufacturing, local production, and life skills, benefiting students, families, and society while contributing to civilizational progress and addressing economic challenges.
Buthayna Al-Mansoor, Director of Female Student Activities at the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research and a member of the Subcommittee for Summer Programs, emphasized the role of the General Authority in supporting, funding, and implementing food manufacturing workshops. These workshops are designed to effectively equip students with food production skills, aligning with the revolutionary leadership's directives to promote local production and self-sufficiency. She noted that the workshops will span two weeks, with a total of 581 sessions conducted by specialized trainers.
Meanwhile, Lamya Sharafuddin, Public Relations and Media Officer at the Women's Department of the General Authority for Small and Micro Enterprises, stated that the food manufacturing activities are part of the Authority's vision to create a productive society capable of utilizing its resources to bolster the national economy. She explained that beneficiaries will receive both theoretical and practical training in various areas such as drying, canning, jam production, pickles, juices, and yogurt, thereby enhancing their capabilities and stimulating creativity and productivity.