Happiness Workshop fosters community connections

Since 2023, the Jinding community in the Beiyuan subdistrict of Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong province, has transformed unused space within the community into a unique initiative known as the Happiness Workshop. This workshop has welcomed five skilled women proficient in sewing to provide voluntary services like mending garments for residents.

The volunteers at the Happiness Workshop mend clothes for residents. [Photo by Wei Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Beyond mere clothing repairs, the Happiness Workshop extends its generosity to crafting essential items such as bed linens and duvet covers for those in need within the area. Participants engaged in these volunteer services express that their contributions, though seemingly small, bring about a meaningful impact, fostering happiness not only for those they assist but for themselves as well.

Throughout the year, Beiyuan subdistrict in Kuiwen has been dedicated to empowering women for home-based employment and entrepreneurship by enhancing their skills and broadening their avenues for success. Moreover, the subdistrict has facilitated connections between the Happiness Workshop and local garment and footwear enterprises. By leveraging the workshop as a hub, the subdistrict has established a robust employment information platform that effectively matches labor demands and employment needs, thereby catalyzing a shift towards tailored employment services. (Edited by Du Xiaping)