Partnering with Bosom Buddies
In a previous blog we mentioned moving into new premises (still at the
Mfesane complex) and hoping to work more closely with Bosom Buddies. This has
now happened! We are enjoying the new facility and the good news is that we have
teamed up with Bosom Buddies and moved all the sewing equipment to Mfesane. In
December we appointed Funiswa Siqongana
(a former TT student) to head up the sewing project. Funi has a “dual”
role in that she will be producing items for BB, and at the same time training
women in sewing. We’re hoping to expand this, and not only equip women to sew,
but do it in conjunction with the Micro Business training and equip them to run
effective businesses. There has been much interest in the sewing project and I
was not surprised to arrive in Crossroads early in February to find a room full
of women!
A further dream is to secure contracts with businesses/organisations who
will enlist our sewing project to produce items needed by these businesses or
for the marketplace. This will enable this project to be self-sustainable and
offering a measure of employment
At the end of 2013 we had to say goodbye to our major sponsor – FSAA
(Finnish South African Association). For 7 years FSAA supported us financially
and in other ways, and obviously it was sad to see this partnership come to an
end. We remain grateful for the support and friendship we had with the Finns.
