Due to the long-standing conflicts in eastern DR Congo, life for women in the province of Maniema is extremely difficult. They are at high risk of becoming victims of violence. In the case of unwanted pregnancies, they are often forced to drop out of school. Or they have never had the chance to attend school.
Through literacy courses at the Maman Lynn Center, women like Aïcha become literate, can participate in economic and social life and experience a strengthening of their self-esteem.
"Before I came to the Maman Lynn Center's education program, my life was full of pain and suffering. It was difficult for me to feed my four children and enable them to go to school. I had great difficulties with writing, I couldn't even write a letter or introduce myself. Thanks to the Maman Lynn Center, I can now. The teachers have helped me a lot in learning to read and write," reports Aïcha Mabruki.
Since 2018, 445 Congolese women have been trained in reading and writing. In additional courses, the women also learn how to sew, bake and make soap. This enables them to generate an income. "I also learned how to prepare certain dishes at the Maman Lynn Center. And to tailor and embroider in the tailoring studio. Now I can make my own clothes," Aïcha continues.
Aïcha Mabruki and around one hundred other women recently completed their training at the Maman Lynn Center. On the last day of school, the certificates were distributed to all participants. It was confirmed that they had attended literacy courses, completed vocational training and dealt with social issues. These newly acquired skills will help the women in their lives.
They can now pursue an occupation that strengthens their dignity.
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