ABSTRACT
In 1975 a group of community development officers and adult educators approached the Government of Swaziland to propose a project to develop women’s income-generating skills. The project was located in Entfonjeni in Northern Swaziland, one of the least developed areas of the country but one with great potential. The ultimate aim of the project was to develop rural areas by developing and involving women in national development. Community leaders were consulted during the first stages of the project to familiarise them with the objectives and solicit their support. The Project Manager, herself an adult education practitioner, habitually sent instructors to attend adult education workshops in Swaziland or abroad. The project supported graduates of the Centre through a Revolving Loan Fund. The Fund quickly assisted 15 women to own sewing and knitting machines, and through the loans women were able to provide schools in their respective areas with school uniforms and jerseys.
