Crafts Workshop Targets Women

At least 26 women from 13 villages in the Okavango are set to benefit from a skills development initiative by the Kalahari Conservation Society (KCS) and Barclays Bank. The workshop for the women will be held in Maun in early July.

The training comes ahead of the planned construction of three craft shelters where the basket weavers can work during the day and storage to keep their products after completion. These structures, sponsored by the Barclay's Bank are planned for Etsha 1, Etsha 9 and Etsha 13.

The structures will have a reception area, meeting room and a rest room. It is anticipated that the shelter will be made out of indigenous materials, except for the storage and meeting room which will require a modern structure to safeguard their products.

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