By Karen Sparacio | Project Leader
Stitch by stitch, Jennifer grows stronger, and prouder, and makes what were once dreams, realities. Once a laborer in the stone quarry, Jennifer is now an accomplished tailor. Through the support of donors, like you, Jennifer studied tailoring and was then given an-interest free loan to purchase a sewing machine and other necessities so that she could open her own shop. In the Acholi Quarter, where she lives, Jennifer rented a small shop on the main road and went to work - work building a better future for herself and her children.
As her skills and experience increased, Jennifer's confidence grew too. Through friends she learned of a vacancy at a nearby factory sewing police uniforms. By day she sews uniforms, and in the evening and weekends, she continues to make and repair clothes for her neighbors. Working in the stone quarry, she could earn only about $30 a month, she has more than quadrupled that income.
Through your support, Jennifer is standing strong and providing for her four children, something she never would have imagined possible. As the holiday season approaches, consider giving a gift which has the power to turn dreams into reality. A donation of just $25 provides tuition for one term and gives a woman the power to build her own future.
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