By: Dawda Baldeh
Women and youth groups in Lamin Babylon have welcomed a major skills training initiative introduced by Njie Charakh and partners, describing it as the first of its kind in the community. The initiative, valued at an estimated twelve million dalasis in materials, aims to equip women and young people with business skills and start-up resources to help them launch income-generating ventures.
Pa Joof, the village head, expressed gratitude to Njie and Secken’s Soap for the intervention. He urged women and youth to make the best use of the opportunity if they are serious about improving their livelihoods.
Speaking at the event, Mam Jarra Secka, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Secken’s Soap, said she was inspired by Njie Charakh to begin empowering women and youth through business training. “As a woman who was once vulnerable like you, I want to let you know that from today I have joined Njie Charakh to support you. I will provide business training and financial assistance to help you grow your business through Njie Charakh,” she said.
She added that with adequate support, women and youth can meaningfully contribute to national development. Mrs Secka also announced that she will provide five motorcycles to the community’s young people to start a transportation business, noting that the area is far from the main highway.
For his part, Moth Sarr, CEO of Njie Charakh World Market, said the initiative will expand economic opportunities for women and youth in Lamin Babylon, adding that he believes strongly in results. “I don’t believe in talking too much, let’s start work, that’s all I know and it’s the only way we can develop our country. From today, I will work with 50 people from Lamin Babylon,” he said. Sarr added that his wife, through her business, will work with 10 women, while their partner, Secken’s Soap, will take 15 people.
Speaking on behalf of the women, Sally Bittaye expressed their appreciation for the gesture. “We have been suffering, and getting business opportunities will help us navigate the economic hardships that we are facing. We want to do business but we don’t have the money or the necessary skills to manage our businesses,” she said. Mrs Bittaye commended Njie and Secken’s Soap for a partnership she described as one that promises a brighter future for the community.
By: Dawda Baldeh Women and youth groups in Lamin Babylon have welcomed a major skills training initiative introduced by Njie Charakh and partners, describing it as the first of its kind in the community. The initiative, valued at an estimated twelve million dalasis in materials, aims to equip women and young people with business skills The Fatu Network
