ISLAMABAD, Nov. 14 (China Economic Net) - The graduation ceremony of the China-Pakistan Youth One Heart Sphere International Women’s Training Program on sewing was held at the ICOSH PWD on November 13, marking the completion of a four-month course that trained 30 women from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and surrounding areas.

To showcase the training results, the trainees were divided into four groups and took to the stage in turn to present their sewing works, which were praised for their fine craftsmanship and rich variety of styles.

Pakistani trainees present their sewing works at the graduation ceremony of the China-Pakistan Youth One Heart Sphere International Women’s Training Program, photo provided to CEN

The program follows a public welfare philosophy, using hands-on sewing courses to help local women acquire employable skills and increase their incomes. Organizers said follow-up training programs on handicrafts, basic computer skills and pastries will be held on a regular basis to continue supporting local women’s growth and development.

Trainee representative Nabeela Shakeel shared her learning experience on stage. She expressed heartfelt thanks to the Islamabad China-Pakistan One Heart Step & Cure Home (ICOSH) for providing a free skills-learning platform, reviewed the gains and transformation she had experienced since joining the program, and said she would cherish the skills she had acquired, work hard to improve her life and actively pass on goodwill and warmth.

The ceremony also included the presentation of graduation certificates, recognition of outstanding trainees and the distribution of rewards.