Overview

Our partners would like to start an educational and income-generating embroidery and sewing enterprise as part of the development of their Business Incubation Hub. The project will provide skills training to 40 disadvantaged adults and young people, primarily women and girls. Experienced trainers will provide basic sewing skills training for two groups of 20 participants for six months each. It will also provide a low-cost sewing and embroidery service to the community, particularly students and families of the local King of Kings School and other educational institutions that our partners operate. As a result, it will improve the financial viability of our partners and students.

Why support this

This project is with a new partner in Beira, Mozambique who have been working in the area since 1999, just seven years after the horrendous civil war. As a result they have solid working experience and knowledge of the area. They have built up a strong foundation of educational programs including a school with 2,000 students and vocational training programs. They work closely with the provincial Department of Education and local council and other organisations across the area.

Budget

$25,000 for a one-year project. This includes two embroidery machines, sewing tools and fabric, a computer and program for the embroidery patterns and a room to conduct the course.

Expected Life Change

• Income-generating skills will help provide a sustainable income for participants to help support themselves and their families
• Women will feel empowered through learning practical skills and business training
• Women will learn good teamwork skills through working together