Tailoring and Fashion Design Training for New Women-Led Businesses

About this Project

Thirty-three women who live in government-provided housing are joining together to expand their tailoring and fashion design business to increase income for their families. Handmade clothing in Rwanda is a deeply rooted tradition with a large customer base, especially for church and wedding attire. With your investment of $5,000, this women’s group in Ruhuha, Rwanda, will co-invest $1,700 of their own resources to purchase sewing machines, fabrics, and other sewing supplies. They will also procure the services of a trainer to help them advance their skills. The new income from this initiative will pay for their children’s education and support their household needs.