Single parents in a government training programme on Friday received grants and the Ministry of Human Services says it will soon launch its micro-credit programme which will offer loans at low interest rates to persons in this category who desire to start a small business.
The Government Informa-tion Agency (GINA) said in a release that over 250 single parents congregated at the Umana Yana, Kingston where they were presented with their economic assistance grants to start their businesses.
The graduates who were trained through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) are entitled to $60,000 worth of equipment in their respective areas of training, GINA stated.
Meanwhile, Minister Priya Manickchand took time out to recognise the lone male, Rudra Chinapen, who was trained under the single parent programme and she said he should be celebrated as the perfect example of a good, responsible father.
And during brief remarks, Kamlawattie Rampersaud, who received training in cosmetology, expressed profound appreciation to the Ministry of Human Services for such a thoughtful programme which she said fulfilled her life-long dream.
“I became a cosmetologist because of the Ministry of Human Services’ single parent programme. It was always my dream but it could not have come through because of circumstances.”
Proprietor of Nayelli’s Cosmetology School, Bibi Rahim, who facilitated the training of some of the women, said she was quite pleased to be given the opportunity to be part of the programme.
Minister Manickchand noted that her ministry is tasked with looking after persons from vulnerable groups, including senior citizens, children and single parents who are weakened due to various circumstances.
She said government has recognised that single parents are persons who can make meaningful contributions to the country.
“We give daycare assistance to working mothers and we have trained those who need work…Now this grant will allow you to utilise your training meaningfully.”
She added that government’s dream is to empower women to lead lives that are significantly enhanced for them and their children.
The government continue to focus on the people of this country to help them equip themselves better.
ReplyDeleteNow this is a long awaited programme, especially in desperate circumstances like these when it comes to single parenting...this is a major developmental programme which would have a lasting effect in these people lives and there children would definitely have a bright future...
ReplyDeleteThese single parent mother I know for a fact are very grateful for this opportunity for themselves as well as there children, what else could they have asked for...this programme is one that should always be supported and prevail for as long as possible
ReplyDeleteThis programme should be given praises because it is of great importance...single parents face a very difficult life around the world so for them to have a little something to assist them is quite beneficial to them and the country resulting in unemployment being on the decrease…
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