More Good Shepherd Sisters Programs

Posted by Mike Balster

REGINA WOMEN'S SELF-HELP CENTRES

Three centers provide training and employment to approximately 200 young girls and women, learning handwork and sewing in the provincial town of Nongkhai and in the villages of Huai Sai and Don Wai. The women have opportunities to provide for their families and to further their own education. Approximately 200 others, who are caring for young children, are offered work to do in their homes. Sales of the finished items are made locally and overseas.

CHILD SPONSORSHIP

The importance of providing young people with choices concerning their future, led to the establishment of a sponsorship program, currently assisting 506 students to attend school and pursue further studies. Support enables students to purchase books, uniform, daily food and transportation, otherwise crippling expenses for poor families. A holiday activity program offers life skills to teenagers at a crucial stage of their development.