Effectiveness of the Ethnic Minority Women's Sewing Group

To practically support ethnic minority women in sustainable poverty reduction, the Women's Union of Luong Son commune, Yen Lap district has established two models of linked sewing groups. Suitable for practical conditions, the model has brought about positive results, helping hundreds of women have a stable income of 5 to 10 million VND/month, escaping poverty sustainably.

Ms. Phung Thi Hong Thuy founded the Sewing Association 4 years ago, attracting dozens of workers.

Thuy Quang Sewing Group was established by Ms. Phung Thi Hong Thuy, Muong ethnic group in Xuan Huong hamlet, Luong Son commune, 4 years ago. Each year, the Group creates jobs for 10-13 workers, mainly women with small children who cannot work far away. Of which, ethnic minorities account for 2/3 of the Group's workers. With stable output, the Group produces specialized sewing products such as home clothes, jackets, sun-protective shirts, windbreakers... Thanks to the meticulous training and sewing skills of the women in the Group, in 4 years of supplying sewing products to customers in Hanoi , there has never been a time when the goods have been returned.

To help workers become skilled, Ms. Thuy proactively provides free training. For each 2-3 month training course, she covers the expenses for the women to study and practice until they can produce products that meet standards. Ms. Thuy said: "The average salary is 5-10 million VND/month. This is a pretty good income for women in the locality. In addition to sewing, women can also garden and raise livestock. Everyone is very united and helps each other in their work, so the activities of the Associated Sewing Team are quite favorable."

The Thuy Quang Sewing Group model has helped hundreds of women escape poverty and have stable income.

Like the Thuy Quang Sewing Group, the Thao Nghia Sewing Group in Tan Lap area also creates jobs for more than 30 workers, mainly Muong and Dao ethnic women. The group has been in operation for 8 years and is a stable economic model that helps many women earn extra income. Ms. Hoang Thi Huong Thao - Manager of the Thao Nghia Sewing Group, said: Workers in the Sewing Group have an average income of 6-8 million VND. Not only paying salaries and wages, the Group also supports the gasoline regime, and encourages diligence bonuses for women if they work regularly. Although the income does not help women get rich, it is stable enough to cover their living expenses and take care of their families. Initially, the Sewing Group mainly processed goods for the main suppliers, but now the Group has received export orders.

Ms. Hoang Thi Huong Thao - Manager of Thao Nghia Sewing Group, Tan Lap area

Comrade Ha Thi Hong Ha - President of the Women's Union of Luong Son commune said: "The model of the joint sewing group is one of the typical examples of local economic development, helping many women have stable jobs. The Women's Union of Luong Son commune has provided practical support to the sewing groups in the business process such as creating conditions for loans from policy banks and TYM Fund. In the coming time, the Union will coordinate with the Social Policy Bank to support loans to solve employment, production and business capital... so that the groups can expand their factories, invest in more machinery, and increase the quantity of goods. At the same time, send group members to participate in capacity building training courses organized by the Women's Union at higher levels to exchange experiences, update knowledge and skills in the management process, connect trade, and find outlets for garment products in the commune. Thereby, to have more dynamic and creative women invest in practical and effective economic models, creating jobs for many local workers".

An Khe

Source: https://baophutho.vn/hieu-qua-tu-to-may-lien-ket-cua-phu-nu-dan-toc-thieu-so-223432.htm