What does any parent want, when it comes right down to it? To be able to feed, clothe, and educate their kids. For single mothers coping with cultural pressures to conform to gender norms, it’s especially difficult. Carpentry is traditionally a male occupation, so signing up for the training program at the Muhokya Carpentry Workshop takes an enormous amount of courage. Jozonia has now graduated from the training program. The Workshop provides some business training, and a small collection of hand tools, so she is now well on her way to gainful employment.

