Women’s entrepreneurship courses begin at Maraş MAGEM

The eighth term of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Project has begun at Maraş MAGEM in Gazimağusa, the Labour Ministry said.

Run by the Social Services Department, the programme offers training in traditional handicrafts, including plant weaving for trays, baskets and sesta, silk cocoon crafts and fishing-net weaving.

According to the ministry, courses are held three days a week. Fishing-net weaving is scheduled for Mondays from 14:00 to 16:00. Plant weaving and silk cocoon craft sessions take place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 13:00.

The ministry said the project is intended to help women develop skills, support traditional production culture and strengthen women’s participation in economic life.

People seeking further information or wishing to register can apply to the Gazimağusa Social Services Department Directorate.