The Zonta Club of Isabela, Philippines, marked Day three of its November activities with the official launch of Zonta Kabuhayan: Empowering Sustainable Livelihood in San Mariano Isabela, a long-term initiative aimed at advancing economic independence and stability for women.

Held on 27 November, the launch centered on a focused food processing training for unemployed women, conducted at the Camberwell Technical Educational Training and Assessment Center in Zone 3. The program’s inaugural activity represents a key partnership with Camberwell Technical Education Training and Assessment Center, Inc., highlighting the value of skills development as a pathway to sustainable livelihood.

The Zonta Kabuhayan project reflects the club’s commitment to translating advocacy into practical, community-based solutions. By prioritizing economic empowerment, the initiative recognizes that financial independence strengthens overall well-being and enhances personal safety, especially for women facing barriers to opportunity.

Participants and stakeholders expressed strong enthusiasm throughout the event, which underscored months of careful planning, coordination and outreach. The club also extended special recognition to its newly formed Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, whose leadership and operational planning were central to the program’s successful launch.

Club leaders noted that this initiative marks only the beginning of a broader, long-term commitment to helping women build skills, strengthen confidence and grow their own enterprises. As Zonta Kabuhayan moves into its active implementation phase, the organization looks forward to expanding its livelihood programs and fostering sustainable economic growth within the community.