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Sewing and Soap Making IGA Promotion

Income Generation
Rwanda
242 children

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Stage of construction nowadays
Rwanda

Building an Integrated Crafts Production Center

4 donations
$50 of $6,559 raised
The caregivers are making use of the tailoring skills they have gained. These are 8 out 60 who applied to learn but we do not have the means to support them.
Rwanda

Tailoring IGA Promotion

5 donations
$100 of $7,475 raised
those  are parents are learning to clothes
Rwanda

Expand and Renovate Our Skills Center Houses and Buy Skills Equipment to Use

4 donations
$245 of $9,530 raised
Association members meeting to discuss their Carpentry business.
Rwanda

Carpentry IGA Promotion

1 donations
$10 of $8,971 raised
The Church congregation meeting to discuss about the possibility of Constructing a malt-purpose hall.
Rwanda

Child Development Multi-Purpose Hall

176 donations
$6,500 of $10,315 raised
The participants showcase some of the shoes they have made from the skills obtained.
Rwanda

Shoemaking IGA Promotion

11 donations
$250 of $5,310 raised
The welding team was visited by different PFs in CI
Rwanda

Constructing an Integrated Crafts Production Center

27 donations
$6,285 of $9,860 raised
This photo partners would sew
Rwanda

Promotion of Sewing and Knitting IGA

9 donations
$372 of $10,338 raised
Our current child center has very old rooms
Urgent
Rwanda

A Building to Keep Children Safe

0 donations
$0 of $10,382 raised

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The participants showcase some of the shoes they have made from the skills obtained.
Rwanda

Shoemaking IGA Promotion

11 donations
$250 of $5,310 raised
Okra from our little garden
Burkina Faso

Agricultural Production

3 donations
$160 of $11,593 raised
A participant's training in sewing and cutting
Burkina Faso

Training and Support for Professional Careers

0 donations
$0 of $8,548 raised
Sublimation CREEarte
Guatemala

Sublimation CREEarte

5 donations
$105 of $4,374 raised
The mango drying factory building
Burkina Faso

Project to set up a mango and cashew processing unit

0 donations
$0 of $5,895 raised
Machine handover to a survivor beneficiary
Burkina Faso

Sewing machines and weaving looms for training young people in the community

0 donations
$0 of $10,414 raised
Image of learners during training
Burkina Faso

Creation of a professional training center in sewing and cutting.

0 donations
$0 of $4,520 raised
visit to a local pigsty
Burkina Faso

Animal production

2 donations
$120 of $10,611 raised
Seniors are guiding and mentoring our club members
Urgent
Thailand

Empowering the Next Generation: Media Skills for Young Changemakers

1 donations
$25 of $5,102 raised
ADEPR Gisiza CDC
Posted by ADEPR Gisiza CDC, Rwanda

242 children impacted

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Supported by 2 people

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$150 of $10,338 raised

2 Donations

  1. Cause Created: 11/12/2024
  2. Funding Complete

Donation Activity

VB

Vicki B.

$100
SJ

Sarah J.

$50

About the Cause

ADEPR Gisiza CDC

Posted by ADEPR Gisiza CDC in Rwanda on 11/12/2024

At the Church, caregivers' groups play a vital role in nurturing both community well-being and the development of essential skills that uplift caregivers and their families. These groups focus on initiatives like soap making and tailoring—skills that empower individuals, foster economic independence, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the community. Currently, 53 caregivers are actively participating in these initiatives. Among them, 14 have honed their sewing skills, 10 are skilled in knitting, and 29 have been trained in soap making. These caregivers are dedicated and have shown remarkable potential to transform their lives and the lives of those they support. However, to unlock the full impact of these efforts, additional resources are urgently needed. This includes materials for soap making and essential tailoring equipment, which are critical for improving productivity, enhancing product quality, and expanding the reach of these small enterprises. Support through donations, partnerships, or funding will enable these caregivers to thrive, turning their skills into sustainable livelihoods. By investing in this initiative, we not only empower individuals but also strengthen the broader community. Through this cause, we will ensure that these caregivers achieve economic independence, fostering a ripple effect of growth and resilience.

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What the church is contributing

  • Human

    Human Resources

    Human Resource Contribution will include follow-up to promote soap making and tailoring skills and services.

  • Money

    Financial Resources

    $683

How the church will sustain the Cause

Church-based initiatives like soap making and tailoring serve as powerful tools for economic empowerment, skill development, and community building. These initiatives provide both spiritual and practical benefits, helping individuals become self-sufficient while strengthening the fabric of the local community. However, like any program, there comes a point where the reliance on external funding can become a limiting factor. To ensure the sustainability of these initiatives, it is important for the church community to adopt strategies that enable the continued success and growth of soap making and tailoring without depending on external financial support. By fostering a self-sustaining model through skill development, community engagement, resource sharing, revenue generation, partnerships, awareness, and continuous evaluation, the church can ensure that the soap-making and tailoring initiatives continue to thrive without relying on external funding. These strategies not only make the initiatives more sustainable but also empower participants, create a stronger sense of community, and have a lasting positive impact on the lives of those involved. Through thoughtful planning and commitment, the church can continue to make a meaningful difference, helping caregivers and other members of the community achieve greater economic independence and well-being.

ADEPR Gisiza CDC
ADEPR Gisiza CDC
Location: Rwanda

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Donation Activity

VB

Vicki B.

$100
SJ

Sarah J.

$50