Vanuabalavu Expo Boosts Women's Income
“I earned more than $300 from selling coconut oil, sasa brooms and baskets made from coconut leaves,” she said.
Friday 12 July 2024 | 15:42
The women of Lau have commended the Vanubalavu Expo because of income from handicrafts earned in the past three days. Photo: Kelera Tuisawau
Women in Vanuabalavu, Lau, should be encouraged to sell their handicrafts as an additional source of income.
This is after the Vanuabalavu Expo helped several women earn more money in just three days.
Daulako Mavoa of Boitaci Village on Vanuabalavu was among women who cashed in on the expo.
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“Women have the skills and capabilities to strive with the use of their handicraft skills,” she said.
“We see a lot of women who displayed their woven baskets, mats and other handicraft items that has helped earn some money for their families during the past three days.’
Daulako Mavoa (middle), with the women of Boitaci Village during the Vanuabalavu Expo. Photo: Laiseana Nasiga
Mrs Mavoa has three children of which two are working in Viti Levu while one lives on Vanuabalavu. Her children have been great supporters towards her participation in the Vanuabalavu Expo.
“They helped pay for my kalavata and other items that I needed to make my crafts to be sold at the Vanuabalavu Expo. I enjoyed being part of this expo and meeting other women from the 17 villages of Vanuabalavu, who came in their different kalavata which was really nice to see.”
The three-day event ended yesterday.
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