The current training course which started the first week of
Feb and ran over 10 weeks has now ended with a tremendous success rate. Of the
15 women who started the course, 13 completed the full course. Of those 13
women 9 are attending the small business training as well, which would give
them the necessary skills and business knowledge to start their own ventures.
Upon doing a random test of the sewing ladies, I found their skill to be
excellent. I was impressed by how the students could design something, cut, pin
and sew it according to my specifications. All commendation should go to
Funiswa, our excellent seamstress and teacher.
We have started beading as well. We intend starting a small
business, creating opportunities for the women who attend our classes with outstanding
results. Our ultimate aim is to produce keepsakes and gifts for corporates to
give their clients. The first of our customers is Bosom Buddies, who hosts a
fundraiser in May, for which we are producing the keyrings with the
Thembalitsha logo as shown on the picture. This has given us the opportunity to
retain another woman, Phatiswa, who will be responsible for the beading aspects
of our project, as well as assist Funiswa.
There is so much favour on this project, so much positivity
and pleasure in meeting wonderful women who want to learn and be financially
independent. There is also many business opportunities on the horizon, which
can possibly make this project entirely sustainable, which of course in NGO
speak, is like gold dust.
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