PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) held women's empowerment training in improving personality to form a positive image at the Grandia Hotel, which was attended by around 200 DWP members, Monday (9/9/2024).

"DWP is an organization that has a strategic role in empowering women and families throughout the country. In every step we take, we always prioritize the mission to improve the welfare and quality of life of women," said Acting Chairperson of DWP Bandung City Woerli Dharmawan.

He said that the coaching activities currently being carried out are not only routine activities, but also a very important step to ensure that everyone can carry out their duties and responsibilities better.

"Women have more control over family problems which then become capital to strengthen family resilience," he said.

Meanwhile, Head of the Bandung City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Service, Uum Sumiati said, ideally, a nuclear family consists of a father, mother, and child with their respective roles and duties. A mother plays a big role in a family, namely educating, guiding, directing, and protecting her children.

"So at the same time, it also plays a role as a supporter of the husband in carrying out duties, authority, and responsibilities in government agencies, so there is a term 'Behind the success of a man, there is a woman's role behind him'," said Uum.

This, he continued, is because various development successes in the city of Bandung, some of which are determined by mothers in fostering families and supporting the role of their husbands.

"So the aim of this coaching activity is an important step in
our journey in the development of Bandung City. This activity provides an opportunity to explore and improve various aspects of oneself in terms of skills, knowledge, and attitudes," he explained.

Uum hopes that by increasing self-confidence and self-quality, participants can contribute more effectively and provide a greater impact in every role they play.

"It is important for us to understand that a positive self-image not only affects how we see ourselves, but also how we are seen by others," he said.

According to him, an organization like DWP, a positive self-image will reflect the values and integrity of the organization. Therefore, this activity aims to strengthen self-confidence and positive image through constructive training and coaching.

"We want to build a more solid relationship between members of DWP Bandung City. Good cooperation and communication are the keys to creating a supportive and harmonious environment," he said. (Diskominfo Bandung City/Revo)