Project Bataris: Empowering Women Weavers through Wellness

This extension activity seeks to improve the physical and mental well-being of women weavers, build their resilience, and promote inclusive economic growth through skills development, collaboration with stakeholders, and active community involvement. It aims to advance gender equality and empower women in Aurora by providing wellness programs and sustainable livelihood support, while also preserving and celebrating the province’s cultural heritage.
The School of Arts and Sciences effectively rolled out its extension initiative titled Project Bataris: Empowering Women Weavers Through Wellness, utilizing a multi-pronged strategy centered on the holistic development of women weavers. The approach intentionally combined physical and mental wellness, gender sensitivity, and livelihood support to promote empowerment, resilience, and cultural pride.

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