Professional qualification space welcomes women in vulnerable situations Created to offer training and reception, Casa Fio a Fio, located in the Rui Lino neighborhood, in Rio Branco, has helped women in vulnerable situations to develop new skills and thus see possibilities for generating income. The space, opened a month ago, offers free courses in areas such as sewing, crafts, gastronomy and beauty. Participants also include single mothers and victims of domestic violence, such as housewife Maria das Dores, who found sewing an opportunity to start over after facing mental health problems. She enrolled in the course in search of financial improvements. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp "I don't have much experience but I decided to take on the challenge of learning to sew. I remember that the first pieces produced in class were approved by the course coordinator, and this all increased my confidence to continue learning more", he said. Maintained by the city hall, the place has themed rooms, a kitchen and an auditorium Photo: Samuel Moura/Secom The house is maintained by the capital's city hall and has rooms for beauty courses, an equipped kitchen and an auditorium for lectures and meetings. Inspiration Retired Reneuda Melo also saw the initiative as a way to improve knowledge acquired in childhood. The daughter of a seamstress, she grew up watching her mother make clothes for the family and learned basic hand sewing techniques as a child. "Despite my familiarity with this world, I had never worked with machines. It was during the course that I started to develop new skills and deepen this knowledge that I only observed at my family's home", he explained. According to artisan Elizabeth Luckner, who is among the students in the new class, she says that she found in the courses a way to occupy her time, learn new techniques and expand her knowledge in the area of ??crafts. "These activities have contributed to my emotional well-being. I was already doing small repairs, but I decided to seek training to learn the part of modeling and making sandals, which I always found beautiful", he declared. Furthermore, for Eugênia dos Santos, learning meant that she was able to produce her first pieces in a short time, even without ever having worked in art. Therefore, she started to consider sewing as a possibility to start a business and even supplement her income. She also reports that she faced difficulties in learning, but was surprised by her own progress. In addition to professional qualifications, Eugênia states that participation contributed to changes. "Today I'm more positive and it's a difference in my routine, I'm more motivated", she added. New courses According to the coordinator of Casa Fio a Fio, Suellen Araújo, the proposal is to expand access to professional qualifications and encourage female entrepreneurship. The initiative seeks to create opportunities for financial autonomy and social inclusion for Acre women. The expectation is also to expand the offer of courses in the coming months. Among the planned trainings are training in confectionery, savory production, hair coloring, crochet, creative sewing and other activities aimed at entrepreneurship. More than a place for learning, the space has also become a living space. During classes, participants share experiences, create bonds and strengthen self-esteem through the exchange of experiences. For Reneuda, one of the main benefits is coexistence. She pointed out that the environment favors interaction between participants, promotes moments of relaxation and strengthens the students' self-esteem. The coordinator said that demand has been high and the space already has a waiting list. According to Maria das Dores, the positive impacts of the project have helped her recover, improve her mood, and have improved her mood. “This renews the way I see my own future”, he summarized. Review Acre’s news programs