As part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day, Ogemek Charity Foundation organized a one-day skills empowerment programme for young women, bringing together health education and practical vocational training.

The programme opened with a session on healthy living led by Dr. Brenda Akanisi, a family and lifestyle medicine physician. During the interactive discussion, she spoke to the participants about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making daily choices that support overall wellbeing.

Participants were also taken through practical sessions on soap and bleach making, as well as perfume production. The hands-on training gave the young women the opportunity to learn simple skills they can continue to develop and possibly turn into small sources of income.

Speaking on the initiative, the foundation’s Executive Director, Mrs Owuamlam Chika noted that the training was organised under the theme “Empower to Earn,” reflecting its commitment to helping young women build practical skills that can support their independence.

Meanwhile, the initiative, according to the foundation’s Account Officer, Mrs Chinelo Akpene, is part of a broader effort to create opportunities for young people and support vulnerable members of the community through empowerment programmes.