Group of women from Solola are graduating

This group of women from Solola has been participating in the classes since the end of May, and has finally completed the six month course. They can now manage to use the sewing machine, and make their own blouses, skirts, aprons, bags and more. They have learnt so much here and are very happy and grateful to have had the opportunity to take these sewing classes with Don Alberto, our sewing instructor.

One of the graduates happily receiving her diploma



On December 6^th, we were celebrating their graduation. Sharon was congratulating every single woman, and telling them how patience Don Alberto is, as he has been working with her since 1986, so he has also a lot of experience. Sharon also tells them that they have to keep practicing, making things to sell or for themselves, so they do not forget every single thing that they have learned.

Graduates posing with their diplomas

All of the women that graduated after finishing the sewing classes are always welcome to come to visit Don Alberto, for any sewing matter. They can also keep practicing here in the Foundation until they get their own machines.

 

Don Alberto tells them, that it is not the fact of just receiving a diploma, it is the fact that they have managed to culminate with the six month course, and they have put in a lot of effort and motivation in each class they have been participating.

This group is the first promotion of Sololá, as other times; we have worked with women from San Jorge la Laguna, Tierra Linda or Panajachel. Which we are very proud to teach women from other places around the lake.