Build Bright future for 25 marginalized Girls

Dear Patrons,

We are happy to share an update on our project to support 25 marginalized girls and young women in Rwanda through vocational training.

The project aims to give girls and young women aged 15–35, including school dropouts, orphans, street-connected girls, and young mothers, an opportunity to learn practical skills and build a better future. Many of them have limited opportunities to earn an income or support themselves. We believe that with the right skills and support, they can become independent and contribute to their families and communities.

Preparing for the Training

We have already started purchasing the equipment and materials needed for the project.

On November 7, 2026, RWAYDAVO purchased five sewing machines, each with a stand and table. We also bought sewing and training materials, 14 small chairs for participants, and two padlocks to keep the equipment safe.

Below is a summary of the purchases:

Items purchasedAmount (RWF)Five sewing machines with stands and tables600,000Two padlocks16,000Sewing and training materials60,800Fourteen small chairs105,000Total781,800

All purchases are supported by receipts issued in the name of RWAYDAVO.

Training Starts on November 13!

We are excited to announce that the first 10 participants are ready to begin their training on Friday, November 13, 2026.

The programme will run for six months of intensive training, covering fashion design and sewing, handicrafts, and handbag making. Participants will learn through practical exercises and have the opportunity to develop their skills by making different products.

Our goal is to reach and support all 25 girls and young women. However, we still need additional donations to ensure that every participant receives the materials and support needed throughout the six-month programme.

Beyond Training: Helping Graduates Start Their Own Businesses

For us, the project does not end when the training is completed. We want each graduate to have a real opportunity to use her new skills to earn an income.

After graduation, participants will be offered a sewing machine and basic materials to help them start their own tailoring businesses. This will give them a starting point to put their skills into practice and begin earning an income.

We will also encourage graduates who wish to work together to form or join cooperatives. By working as a team, they can share ideas, attract customers, produce more items, and support one another. RWAYDAVO will encourage and support these efforts as the young women take their first steps towards self-employment.

Our dream is that these 25 girls will not simply complete a training programme but will become skilled, confident, and economically independent women who can support themselves and their families.

We Still Need Your Support

We have made an important start, but more resources are needed to reach our goal and support all 25 participants throughout the training and after graduation.

Your contribution can help provide training materials, equipment, and the sewing machines and basic supplies that graduates will need to start working.

Every donation brings us closer to giving these young women an opportunity to build their own future. Together, we can turn practical skills into livelihoods and create opportunities where they are needed most.

Thank You for Believing in These Girls

We sincerely thank our GlobalGiving patrons for standing with RWAYDAVO and believing in the potential of these young women.

Thanks to your generosity, we are already seeing this project take shape. We look forward to sharing photographs, training activities, and the progress of the participants as they begin this six-month journey.

Your support is helping us give these girls not just a skill, but a chance to build a life with dignity and independence.

With gratitude,

RWAYDAVO Team

Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana