Women help in Covid-19 war by sewing face masks for people

A GROUP of women in Balimo, Western, have been sewing face masks to be used by people in the Middle Fly district to protect themselves against the Covid-19.
The PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited Aerial Health Patrols had brought them together last year to start a textile business.
Now they have sewn more than 1,000 face masks.
Susan Allen, the SDP Aerial Health Patrols general manager, said: “We have been working with these exceptional women leaders, who are wise and talented, since last year.”
Siyaleyato Andrew from the Living Torah International Ministry was in her village when she heard about the face mask sewing project.
“When I heard about this project, I came to Balimo to learn more about it,” she said.
“I know how to sew clothes but have no idea how to sew face masks.
“Now, I have learnt new skills.”
Brenda Temewa said: “I am good only in gardening, not in sewing.
“But this project has given me the opportunity to learn something new.
“I am here to support this project and be a part of this team of women sewing face masks.”