Her Dignity Restored

in Testimonials By CTC Africa on 28 Nov 2022

Jane poses next to her recently made garments at the training centre, September 2022

Jane’s story as narrated in her own words;

Jane* (no her real name) is a refugee living in Kakuma, Kalobeyei camp. She initially came from South Sudan. She lives with her children in the camp.

She says, “I had given up hope about life. For four years since I arrived in the refugee camp, with no money, no education, and no skills. I missed opportunities since I was 37 years of age. Now at 42 years I had lost all hope of ever getting any chance to get a skill in life. As a guardian of five children with two orphans, I would cry every day, every time I think of my helplessness. I have contemplated death many times.”

Jane continues to say,

“I am so grateful to God for the chance to train for free at the CTC DEEP Women tailoring program. After six months of training, I am can now make dresses for my family using the training machines at the CTC Centre. I am hoping to start my own small tailoring business after I graduate.

I am praying that God will open a way for me to get a sewing machine to enable me achieve my dream. I too hope that one day I will go back home to South Sudan and continue with my business as I support my family.”

Through the intervention of CTC Jane now has a new story to tell. She no longer has to worry and think of her hopelessness. She has a new routine. What a transformation!

Jane is one of the 20 beneficiaries of the CTC DEEP Women program who have successfully completed their tailoring program. She can now make clothes for family and soon she will start making some for sale.