{"id":13570,"date":"2025-02-19T10:12:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T10:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mesopotamia.coop\/?p=13570"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T10:12:27","slug":"woman-of-deir-ez-zor-creates-job-opportunities-for-women-by-making-tea-baskets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mesopotamia.coop\/woman-of-deir-ez-zor-creates-job-opportunities-for-women-by-making-tea-baskets\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman of Deir ez-Zor creates job opportunities for women by making tea baskets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hadiya Al-Ahmad, a resident of Deir ez-Zor, makes tea baskets along with her daughter, creating job opportunities for women.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hadiya Al-Ahmad makes tea baskets in the city of Deir ez-Zor<\/a>, northeastern Syria, to earn a living. Her story shows how a woman can be successful and creative despite the difficult living conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cI am proud of myself for being able to showcase my talents and create my own economy,\u201d said Hadiya Al-Ahmad, who has been making tea baskets for seven years. \u201cI started making tea baskets when I saw a group of women making tea baskets. I watched them and learned how to make tea baskets. Then, I went shopping to buy materials such as plastic baskets, fabrics and yarn, used for making tea baskets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I decided to start a market stall\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning, Hadiya Al-Ahmad made tea baskets at home with her daughter. \u201cWe exchanged ideas to make creative tea baskets. In a short time, we were able to make five or seven tea baskets every day. Then, I decided to start a market stall with the women in my neighborhood. Now, we make and sell tea baskets together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the collective efforts, women have managed to build a strong social relationship with each other. \u201cNow, we have a space to exchange ideas. Over time, I started thinking about expanding my business, especially after realizing that the demand for the tea baskets was on rise. I started organizing workshops and training courses to make more creative tea baskets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Follow your dreams\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hadiya Al-Ahmad called on all women to \u201cfollow your dreams. Do not allow traditions and customs to prevent you from following your dreams. If women are determined and have a strong will, they have the capacity to be successful. My story is not only a success story of a woman but also a story of women’s creativity and resistance against all challenges. As women<\/a>, we have the capacity to build a better future for our families and ourselves. Teamwork and cooperation can allow us to realize our dreams and improve our society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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