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TrainingsMatsyagandha Co-operativeIn collaboration with Gujarat Fisheries Department, The Federation organized a technical training program for 10days. 37 members of Matsyagandha Co-operative participated. The purpose of the training was to disseminateinformation regarding fish to start their own business.Several schemes for fish vendors, different types of fish, coloured fish for aquarium, methods of procuring waterresource (pond) for growing fish, different types of nets etc. were some of the topics discussed.Purnimaben Leuva said, “We eat fish but now I am planning to do business in coloured fish.”reservations@hotelempiregandhidhaArtisan Co-operative15 members participated in 8 weeks trainingprogram in hand embroidery in Sachana Village.7 women learnt to block print in waste paper tomake carry bags.Hand embroidery training to the artisan in SachanaHomecare Co-operativeHomecare Co-operative organized 7 training programs for 110women. They learnt to provide better services using moderntechnology. The value based training included self defense and yoga.“I look after my client’s child very well but when I leave home forwork, I have to leave my children behind and am very rough tothem. I did not realize how my attitude affected them. After thetraining, I realized that I have to take care of my own children aswell despite my personal constraints.” Said Ramilaben in ‘Childcare’ training.Training on use of modern equipments to themembers of Homecare co-operativeVegetable activity11 training programs were held in which 412 women farmers of Vyara District participated. Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) imparted the trainings in conservation of crop, use of natural pesticides, animal husbandry and usage ofseeds.“Through this training we learnt the use of natural seeds instead of hybrid seeds. I hope, we will continue to get theguidance from KVK.” Said Saraswatiben, Champavadi villages.Federation in South Africa••The Federation will provide its expertise inlivelihood and microenterprise promotion to thewomen in South African countries.•