Muslim women between 16 and 22, living in the Indian city of Hyderabad, form a sewing cooperative and use their tailoring and embroidery skills to leverage their capacity to earn money.
How Donors Like You Helped
Thanks to donors like you, a total of $1,710 was raised for this project.
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In the muslim-dominated slum of Hyderabad, young women have a difficult time generating income due to the “purdah” system which prevents them from leaving the slum. In order to become self-sufficient, these women, between 16 and 22 years of age, will receive training in sewing and embroidery, then form a cooperative to pool their resources, and market their products effectively.
Activities
$1500 will purchase 3 sewing machines and 1 computer with Internet capability for the sewing cooperative. The women will be trained to use the machines and will use the computer to market their sewing to a widespread audience.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $1,710
Funding Information
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding.
Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as
indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the
"Progress Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $1,710. The original project funding goal was $1,650.
Young women with few job opportunities have the chance to become self-sufficient by receiving sewing and embroidery training. The cooperative further ensures the success of their skills.
Project Message
These young Muslim women are unable to leave their slum. With an income earning activity, they can be self-sufficient and play an integral role in their community.
- Indira Jena, Managing Trustee
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