Christmas Craft Stall
Sat 9th Nov 10am - 2pm
There are five members of the Mungunyu Trading Centre group, who graduated from the Empathy Foundation in March 2023. The group received a sewing machine from Workaid but to meet the demands of their growing business, they are currently renting two additional sewing machines.
Their newly learned skills enables each of them to earn a monthly income demonstrating the value of their skills, and the positive outcome they can have on their lives.
As a united group, they plan to expand their operation by purchasing a sewing machine for each member. This collective vision showcases Empathy Tailoring Group’s determination and ambition as they work together to enhance their skills and further contribute to their economic well-being.
Group members tell heartfelt stories about the positive changes in their lives since graduating from the Empathy Foundation.
Salotieve Baluku is 27 years old and previously unemployed. He was inspired by a radio advert about the Empathy Foundation and decided to join. With his newfound tailoring skills, Salotieve earns an income and has invested in goats and chickens.
Joy Katsura is a 26-year-old single mother. After graduating she transitioned from subsistence farming to be an instructor at Empathy Foundation. She now balances her time between the Empathy Foundation and the Mungunyu group.
Janet Mbambu is a 22-year-old single mother who now earns income to care for her child after graduation from the Empathy Foundation.
Jovia Mbambu is 20 and Rose Bira is 27. Both were previously subsistence farmers and have achieved financial independence through their learned tailoring skills. Jovia is now able to take care of herself, while Rose has saved enough to purchase two pigs.
Sat 9th Nov 10am - 2pm
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