Project Report
| Jul 23, 2013
Stitching a Better Life
By Karen Sparacio | Project Leader
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The four women who graduated from the intensive designing training program have each embarked on new careers, using these coveted skills. Ayoo Florence has started designing bed sheets which are being transported and sold in Sudan. Abalo Florence and Okello Christine are receiving clothing orders from their trainer, and are working closely with him until they save enough money to buy their own machines. Lalam Lucy, who had no tailoring skills before starting the course, is continuing to train under the supervision of her teacher. Not only are each of the creating better lives for themselves and their families, they have gained respect in their homes and community.
Just $25 provides month-long tuition for a woman to study vocational training, such as knitting tailoring or designing. With these increased skills a Ugandan mother can find work and better provide food, housing and medical care for her family.
Thank you for being a part of giving hope and building brighter futures for familes in Uganda.
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Apr 24, 2013
Support a Mother this Mother's Day
By Karen Sparacio | Project Leader
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This Mother's Day, consider honoring a special woman in your life by making a donation in her name.
Just $25 provides month-long tuition for a woman to study vocational training, such as knitting tailoring or designing. With increased skills a Ugandan mother can find work and better provide food, housing and medical care for her family.
Ayoo Florence is one such mother. Florence fled to the Acholi Quarter in 1994 to escape the war after the rebels killed all five of her brothers. She is the sole provider for seven children: five of her own and two orphaned nieces. Florence graduated from the intensive designing training program in March and is already using these coveted skills to embark on a flourishing career. Florence is making and designing bed sheets and traveling to Sudan to explore markets beyond Uganda. With such hard work and tenacity, we know she will be able to provide all of her children with a brighter future.
"Slowly by slowly," is a common expression in Uganda. It's a reminder that change doesn't happen overnight, but with consistent and steadfast diligency, great change can come. And together, we can be a part of that change.
Hope and a little help make all the difference. Together we can transform the community of the Acholi Quarter.
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Feb 5, 2013
Sustainable Solutions That Work
By Karen Sparacio | Project Leader
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Thanks to your support, three women, Paska, Estarina and Jennifer, have begun their journey as entrepreneurs and successful businesswomen. Each has completed training in knitting and has received a grant with which they have purchased looms. With these two assets - training and a loom - these mothers are able to set up profitable businesses and provide a valuable service to their community.
In March, four more women will graduate. This time from a demanding course in designing. Each of them hope to follow in the footsteps of past graduates and start successful businesses which will transform their lives and give new opportunities to their children's lives.
Your support is crucial to their success.
Your gift has the potential to create unlimited opportunities and financial independence to help these women escape the hardships of poverty. We thank you for your continued support.
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