Sewing machine handover ceremony of Excelerate Energy was held at Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday. Excelerate Energy, a leading US-based LNG company, has taken a significant step toward fostering financial independence among women in Moheshkhali by launching a sewing training programme.
The inauguration ceremony of the initiative was held at Ghotivanga Government Primary School in Moheshkhali on Wednesday, with Peter Haas, Strategic adviser of Excelerate Energy, as the chief guest. Vice President for Government Relations and Public Affairs Derek Wong, Country Manager of Excelerate Energy Bangladesh Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan and Director Finance of Excelerate Energy Bangladesh K M Atiqul Islam were also present, says a statement.
This initiative aims to empower 20 women from the local community by equipping them with essential sewing skills, enabling them to contribute to their household income and attain financial self-sufficiency.
As part of the programme, sewing machines were distributed among the trainees during the ceremony to support their journey toward entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
Addressing the gathering, Peter Haas expressed Excelerate Energy's commitment to supporting community development. "At Excelerate Energy, we believe in creating meaningful impacts in the communities where we operate."
"This sewing training programme is a testament to our dedication to empowering women and fostering economic growth in Moheshkhali," he said.
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