Deepen Impact, Reach More
By Anne Benavidez, Golden Hands Training Director (July 1, 2026)
ER’s Golden Hands vocational training program completed a successful partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI), a global network of young leaders ages 18-40 who take action to change in their communities.
We provided trainers and curriculum to teach sewing to 73 women who were part of a community program called “Threads of Life”.
Hearts Changed
Our partnership with JCI produced more than trained seamstresses. It transformed lives. We saw the gospel move, relationships deepen and a new generation of leaders catch a vision for service.
In every group, women responded to the gospel with visible, raw conviction. Those who prayed the sinner’s prayer did so with tears in their eyes — including Muslim participants.
Our students felt the love of God the moment they stepped into the Golden Hands training room. Learning to sew and finish projects was stressful. Every day they left smiling, a picture of hope replacing fear.
This partnership shows that when skill training is paired with love, dignity and the gospel, transformation multiplies. Women are gaining livelihood. Young leaders are gaining purpose. And ER supporters like you can rest assured: your investment in ER vocational training is bearing lasting fruit!
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