ne old women ate generally unable to do little more than minding ihe children, for their eyesight is poor, and their old fingers cannot become expert at sewing and other handcrafts. They are taught, however, to use up old pieces of cloth to make rugs, and Mrs, Herman Liu, adviser and moving spirit of the camp, hopes that some of these will shortly be available for sale.
Younger women and girls are taught embroidery, flower-making, and bag making, The finished products are sold by the committee in the shop downstairs, for the colourful displays in the windows bring many eager buyers. The embroideries, and useful workbags are particular favourites. It is significant that useful trades are taught, for in happier times, when these women are able to leave the camp, they will be expert in their particular trades.
The women and children are brought in from the streets by bands of social service workers who go out into the street; and question beggars and poor refugees, discovering really destitute cases. Once en-folled in the camp, they are not allowed to go out again until they leave the place for good. This ensures that beggars will not have free shelter and food, and be allowed to harass people during the daytime. When the men relations can prove to the camp committee that they are again able to support ihe women and children, they are allowed to leave. The National Child Welfare Association takes care of older children.
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