NUEW Anseba branch provided training to 300 members

The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) Anseba region’s branch office in continuation of its efforts to improve the living standard of local inhabitants has provided training to 300 members focusing on health and social issues. Keren, 12 October 2011- The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) Anseba region’s branch office in continuation of its efforts to improve the living standard of local inhabitants has provided training to 300 members focusing on health and social issues.

The training conducted in Keren town included mother and child safety, prevention of malaria, sex education as well as gender equality.

Participants of the training said that their knowledge and awareness are increasing through the training they receive, and further indicated that the Government’s endeavors to expand social services is gaining momentum as regards alleviating the problem of women.

The head of Administration and Finance branch in the NUEW of the region, Ms. Yihdega Yohannes, said that the Association is relentlessly working to empower women and pointed out that sustainable effort would be exerted to promote adult literacy program that has major impact on women’s lives.