Sarah Hlekani Masunga

What does your company do?

Based on the story, here's what we're crafting: Hihlurile Skills Development Programme We're developing a range of skills and products, including: 1. *Beadwork*: Creating unique, culturally significant products using traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques. 2. *Pottery*: Developing pottery skills and products. 3. *Sewing*: Creating sewn products. Goals Our goals include: 1. *Rural development*: Contributing to rural industrialization and creating sustainable livelihoods. 2. *Skills development*: Developing skills and creating opportunities for young people and women in rural areas. 3. *Arts development*: Promoting arts development through beads and other creative initiatives. Products and Services We're creating a range of products and services, including: 1. *Beaded products*: Unique, culturally significant products made using traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques. 2. *Pottery products*: Functional and decorative pottery pieces. 3. *Sewn products*: Clothing, accessories, and other sewn items.

What is your biggest success?

Impact Our initiative aims to have a positive impact on the community by: 1. Creating jobs .Providing employment opportunities for young people and women in rural areas. 2. *Promoting arts and culture*: Preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. 3. Supporting rural development*: Contributing to rural industrialization and sustainable livelihoods. 4. At age 70, my knowledge has not to waste. 5. I am a third year PHD stusnt. Om using the organisation as a case study

What has been your biggest hurdle?

Here are some potential hurdles that might be relevant to your story: Challenges 1. *Cancer diagnosis*: Overcoming the physical and emotional challenges of cancer. 2. *Rural development*: Addressing the unique needs and challenges of rural communities. 3. *Funding*: Securing funding and resources for the Hihlurile Skills Development Programme. 4. *Cultural preservation*: Balancing modernization with cultural preservation and traditional practices. 5. *Empowering women*: Overcoming social and economic barriers to empower women in rural communities. Opportunities 1. *Community engagement*: Building strong relationships with rural communities and stakeholders. 2. *Skills development*: Providing valuable skills training and economic opportunities. 3. *Cultural exchange*: Promoting cultural heritage and exchange through beadwork and other initiatives. By acknowledging these hurdles and opportunities, you can share a more nuanced and inspiring story.