Providing Free Sewing Classes

“Never stand begging for what you have the power to earn.”
“It tastes well, the bread which you earn yourself.”

Al Fidaa Foundation believes that the providing of skills to individuals to become financially independent is the most reliable approach to ridding the scourge of poverty and its ill effects from our communities. An individual who earns a skill is a role model for future generations and a boon to society. After much thought and research into our data base of recipients major factors were discovered to be obstacles in the progress of skill development. A high percentage were female, who were themselves mothers and financial providers to their kids. Many lacked the confidence to pursue a formal course which would require time and additional financial support from sources unavailable to them as they would fall beyond the scope of bursary funders and their strict criterion. Having a Skills Development Center would ideally be suitable to our candidates as group learning would serve to be motivational to them. Learning with peers and people in sharing their circumstance would provide an environment ideal for their self-improvement and confidence.

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Why Sewing?

The Skill of Sewing is far by large the most practical tool and medium for our recipients. Sewing is easy to learn and yet the scope of aid for the learner is vast. From basic skills which will be of aid to her growing kids it also opens the door to entrepreneurship. Customers are plenty from the shortening of a length of a garment to creating a matric dress and charging a premium price for the garment, the opportunities are plenty for the person who holds a strong entrepreneurship instinct.

Free Sewing Courses

The course is offered over a 24 week period and Al Fidaa Foundation attempts to provide the best tutorship and learning experience for applicants. The course is free and all materials are provide by the Skill Development Centre. Please view the brochure for detailed costs for sponsorship.

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Umthungo Course Overview 24 Weeks

Umthungo Sewing Studio 24 week costing

Umthungo Enterprise Brochure

Operating Cost Per 24 Week Course Per 10 Learners

Amount

Sewing Skills Practical Course Facilitator Stipend	R36,000
Theory Admin & Facilitator Stipend	R18,000
Sewing Equipment, Tools & Fabric	R3,000
Administration, Office, Stationery, Machine service	R3,000
Text Books	R8,000
Tea, Coffee & Supplies	R2,000
Total	R70,000

For just R70,000 you can sponsor a class of 10 learners or R7,000 per learner to improve their earning ability. Section 18A Tax Exempt certificate issued. Improve your BBBEE through this Skills Development Project.