With a solid will that transcends the limits of sight, and creative fingertips that harness passion to craft perfumes and colors that dispel the darkness, the Industrial Businesswomen Committee at the Damascus and Rural Damascus Chamber of Industry, headed by Eng. Wafaa Abu Labda, board member of the Chamber, concluded a specialized and distinguished training course in the field of soap and scented candle making, targeting the girls of Al-Weam Association for Blind Women in Damascus.In this context, Ms. Maysaa Al-Saqqa, Director of the Association, expressed her deep pride in integrating the outcomes of this course, which planted enthusiasm and signs of joy in the eyes of the participants. She also expressed her aspiration that this step would represent a real launchpad and a fundamental pillar for them towards production and complete self-reliance, emphasizing the vital importance of the sustainability of such generous initiatives that support deserving groups.For her part, Eng. Wafaa Abu Labda pointed out that the fruits of this training did not stop at the threshold of a hobby, but rather serve as the foundation for the nucleus of independent and promising projects. She announced the Chamber's absolute commitment to accompanying the graduates step-by-step, promising to provide real marketing outlets, in addition to allocating free display spaces for their products in upcoming exhibitions and festivals, ensuring direct sales and effective integration into the labor market.The course received widespread praise thanks to the simplified methods adopted by the trainer, Daad Jamran, who focused in her training program on transferring practical expertise that contributes to reducing waste and optimizing the use of raw materials. She noted that the training covered various production stages, starting from making candles, soap, hospitality pieces, fragrance pouches, and prayer beads (Misbahas), leading to equipping them with marketing skills and brand identity building to launch attractive products that achieve a direct financial return and guarantee them a sustainable craft.The participants also confirmed that they gained extensive experience in manufacturing techniques, recycling methods, and how to customize products to suit various occasions, which placed them on the first steps of financial and practical independence to promote their creations with high confidence and professionalism
