A total of 831 beneficiaries in Twic County, Warrap State, have completed one year of training in functional adult literacy, small business skills management, and machinery operation.
Daniel Majak Bol, program supervisor, explained that the
beneficiaries were selected from Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs),
returnees, and the host community within the six payams of Twic County.
He said the graduates were supported with startup kits in
three sectors, grinding machines (4), restaurants, and equipped shops to help
sustain their livelihoods.
“These individuals have been receiving business training to
better prepare them to run their own businesses once they are approved by the
organization that provided the training,” Majak told Mayardit FM 90.7 in an
interview on Friday.
“As of now, they have been given grinding mills and
restaurants to help strengthen their businesses. The group was divided into
three categories: those with shops, grinding mills, and restaurants.”
Majak added that among the 831 beneficiaries, 227 were male
and 604 females.
The training was conducted by 27 facilitators, supported by the
International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Warrap
State Ministry of Education.
Michael Akol Machar, a beneficiary trained in machinery from
Kocbek Boma in Turalei Payam, expressed gratitude to the supporting
organization for providing a grinding mill to his community.
He noted that the support would significantly ease access to
milling services.
“I am happy for the grinding mill support provided to us by
the organization. From now on, people will no longer have to travel long
distances to Mayen Abun for grinding. We pray that the Almighty blesses them so
they can extend this kind of support to others who haven't yet benefited,” he
asserted.
Another beneficiary, Aluel Kon Chol from Panlith village,
also thanked the organization for the startup kits provided, which she said
would enable them to put their business training into practice.
“We truly appreciate the support from IOM. At first, we
weren’t sure if the startup kits would come, but now we’ve seen the promise
fulfilled. This will help us grow in business and operate grinding mills
effectively,” she echoed.
“We pray that more support reaches other communities and
that donors are blessed as they continue their work.”