Nigeria, May 21 -- The Film for Impact Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded by filmmaker Bright Obasi, has empowered twenty women from six rural area councils within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) through vocational training in bead-making and baking.

In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the organisers disclosed that the training, funded by Rise Up, formed part of the 'SAVE Rural Women' campaign.

The organisers noted that the training aimed to equip the women to start small businesses and improve their families' livelihoods.

The beneficiaries affirmed that the skills they acquired had boosted their confidence in starting businesses, earning income, and contributing meaningfully to their households....