Excelerate Energy, A leading US-based LNG company, has taken a significant step toward fostering financial independence among women in Moheshkhali by launching a sewing training program. The inauguration ceremony of the initiative was held on 04 December, 2024 at Ghotivanga Government Primary School, Moheshkhali, with Mr. Peter Haas, Strategic adviser of Excelerate Energy, gracing the event as the chief guest. Vice President for Govern- ment Relations and Public Affairs Mr. Derek Wong, Country Manager of Excelerate Energy Bangladesh Mr. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan and Director Finance of Excelerate Energy Bangladesh Mr. K M Atiqul Islam was also present there.
Picture: Sewing Machine Handover Ceremony at Moheshkhai, Cox's Bazar
This initiative aims to empower 20 women from the local community by equipping them with essential sewing skills, enabling them to contribute to their household income and attain financial self-sufficiency. As part of the program, sewing machines were distributed among the trainees during the ceremony to support their journey toward entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Peter Haas expressed Excelerate Energy's commitment to supporting community development. "At Excelerate Energy, we believe in creating meaningful impacts in the communities where we operate. This sewing training program is a testament to our dedication to empowering women and fostering economic growth in Moheshkhali," he said.
Local community leaders, program trainers, and Excelerate Energy representatives attended the event, applaud- ing the initiative's potential to transform the lives of participating women and their families. This training program reflects Excelerate's core values of Stewardship, Accountability, Improvement, and Leadership and commitment to the local communities in which the Company operates.
Upon completion of the training, participants expressed confidence in their ability to produce ready-made garments for their families, relatives, and community members. The initiative has not only equipped the trainees with valuable technical skills but also inspired a spirit of entrepreneurship. Many participants shared their aspira- tions to establish small tailoring businesses or shops, with the goal of meeting the growing demand for quality clothing within the local area.
About Excelerate Energy:
Excelerate Energy, Inc. is a U.S.-based LNG company located in The Woodlands, Texas. Excelerate is changing the way the world accesses cleaner forms of energy by providing integrated services along the LNG value chain with an objective of delivering rapid-to-market and reliable LNG solutions to customers. The Company offers a full range of flexible regasification services from FSRUS to infrastructure development to LNG supply. Excelerate has a presence in Abu Dhabi, Antwerp, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chattogram, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Hanoi, Helsinki, London, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, and Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.excelerate energy.com.
