She said that these categories of women could be single, married, who are gainfully employed or running their own businesses. Others could be single ladies, mothers who are not finding fulfillment with their present jobs.

When asked how this training could create jobs, she said: “We have been creating jobs already. Many stay-at-home mums have been able to start their own businesses. Many of our students who have 9-5 jobs are now able to have a second source of income with a sewing business on the side. Also, our own business has had us employing a few more hands to work with us at the back end”.

She said major challenge of the online empowerment programme is that people believe it is not real. The issue of trust is a big challenge.

“Many people can’t fathom the possibility of learning comprehensively online. They first think it’s impossible. However, over time we are eventually able to let them see it is real and very possible. Also, our numerous testimonials speak for us. And we do not intend to stop. So many people need us and as long as these people and their needs exist, so shall we by God’s grace.”