At 76, New Jersey-based Guyanese Sirimatti Persaud is still eager to share her skills in sewing and is currently doing so at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, where she is conducting free classes.
The three-month session which started four weeks ago is open to persons in the community who wish to become empowered and independent.
About 15 women took advantage of the opportunity and already they are able to cut and sew any type of clothing under her guidance. She is also teaching them hand-embroidery and is