The Bangsamoro Women Commission grants P20,000 livelihood assistance to Tausug women entrepreneurs in Indanan, Sulu through its Special Development Fund -Kabuhayan ni Kakah Bai project. (Sylvia Calderon/BIO)
INDANAN, Sulu — The Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) distributed here on August 4 livelihood assistance to 30 Tausug women in order to strengthen their entrepreneurial pursuits and economic stability.
Each woman received P20,000 through the Special Development Fund – Kabuhayan ni Kakah Bai (SDF-KKB) project, a pioneering initiative of BWC which focuses on empowering marginalized sectors and promoting entrepreneurship to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and foster economic growth at the grassroots level.
BWC-Sulu Commissioner Nurunnihar B. Mohammad underscored the importance of business management, noting that handling a business requires commitment and focus.
“In pag-usaha, subay niyu tuud ayaran… Ayaw kita niyu masipug mag-usaha, [In business, you shall handle it effectively… Don’t be afraid to find a living],” said Mohammad in his message.
Ainol Jamiol, one of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude for the assistance which she said will enable her to expand her business and provide a better future for her family.
“In kami ini, in dihil niyu sīn kamu, hipag-usaha tuud namu marayaw… Magpasalamat tuud kami kaniyu katan,” said Jamiol.
[We, with the cash assistance you have granted us, we will utilize it properly for business… We warmly express our gratitude to all of you.]
Prior to the cash assistance distribution, the beneficiaries signed contracts and received additional materials, including tarpaulins, columnar, and monitoring books, to support their business management.
Through initiatives like the SDF-KKB project, BWC continues to prioritize empowerment and entrepreneurship, showcasing the impact of such support on individual lives and community development in the BARMM. (Alline Jamar M. Undikan/BIO)
