Made By Survivors Jewelry Centers - Training

There has been a lot of growth during the past year for Made By Survivors Jewelry Centers.  We have expanded the program in Calcutta so that survivors from various shelters can attend to work.  This gives the girls more independence and freedom and allows them more control over their decisions rather than the shelter they stay in controlling all their decisions.  It is another move towards freedom.

Of course along with that comes more responsiblity, which all of the girls are not quite ready for yet. It is similar to your teenager getting her first job and the freedom with having their own income to spend, but also the responsibility for showing up to work on time, instead of stopping to hang out with friends and go shopping.  Many lessons in freedom and responsibility are being learned.

The training at the newestest Made By Survivors Jewelry Center in Jalpaiguri is coming along well.  Soma S and Soma H who were orginial trainees in the Calcutta program (when it began in 2010) travel regularly to teach the new jewelers additional skills.  As the new girls gain skills and confidence it is wonderful to watch the Soma's continue to grow in leadership.

Thank you for your support as Made By Survivors Jewelry Centers grow and hire new survivors.  Please continue to support the freedom of these survivors through purchasing their spectacular designs on our website at MadeBySurvivors.com.  You can also make donations through gifts of empowerment on our website.  At this time we are closing the project on Global Giving, but look for new projects in the future.  Thank you!