Women's Training Center gives hope

Bondu was happy to have her photo taken.  

Meet Bondu Thomas. I first met Bondu in the weaving area of the Konomusu Women's Training Center.  In addition to her smile and exuberant personality, she's deaf.  She was an inspiration to all of the trainees and when we all gathered for contributions from the trainees, Bondu was invited to dance for us. Shyly she did so as others used the sewing machines to drum out the a rythum and give her dance a beat.  She's loved and suppported.  We were blessed to be there. 

 

While observing the weaving station of the training center, I stoped to ask Bondu a question.   Not knowing that she was unable to hear, the instructor quickly came to her aid to say that she was deaf. However, Bondu wanted very much to communicate with me. She quickly demonstrated her role in the weaving process. Verbal communication may be issue for her but she  does very well with non-verbal.  

 

Giving instructions for weaving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Konomusu Women's Training Center is giving this young woman the opportunity to one day be independent and contribute to the financial needs of her family.  We are with you Bondu.   Keep up the good work.     

Konomusu is one of three Women's Training Centers in Sierra Leone.  Through these centers, United Methodist Women is giving hope to many who are seeking to make a better life for themselves and their families.  Mission Pledge dollars support the work that is being done at all three centers in Sierra Leone.  Just know that your pledge dollars are making a difference in the lives of many.   We were blessed by meeting Bondu and all those like her who are being given the opportunity to care for self and family.