Financial Dependency
Limited access to marketable skills forces many women into unstable, informal labor with inadequate pay.
Stitching a Path to Economic Independence
Empowering women in Mukuru Kwa Njenga with professional tailoring skills, business mentorship, and the tools needed to build sustainable livelihoods.
The Socioeconomic Hurdles in Mukuru
Understanding the barriers preventing economic independence
Lack of Vocational Training
A gap in accessible technical education perpetuates cycles of poverty across generations and households.
Home-Based Work Needs
Mothers require flexible income opportunities that allow them to balance caregiving responsibilities with earning potential.
Economic Exclusion
Vulnerable women face high living expenses without the resources or tools to generate steady, sustainable income.
Our Empowerment Model
A comprehensive approach to sustainable economic independence
Technical Skills Training
Intensive, hands-on training in garment making, sewing machine operation, pattern cutting, and finishing techniques led by experienced professionals.
Business Mentorship
Comprehensive coaching in financial literacy, pricing strategies, customer service, marketing, and branding to ensure long-term entrepreneurial success.
Startup Resource Kits
Each graduate receives a professional sewing machine, maintenance toolkit, and starter materials to begin their business immediately.
Market Linkages
Connecting artisans with local clients, school uniform contracts, and established tailoring networks to ensure steady income streams.
Measurable Change for Households
Creating lasting impact in our community
5
Direct Women Artisans
KES 149,800
Total Project Investment
25+
Family Members Impacted
Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Gallery — From Grass to Grace
A journey from arrival to empowerment
Before — Living in Poverty
Before — Limited Opportunities
Step 1 — Machines Arrive
Step 2 — Training Begins
Step 3 — Tools for Success
Step 4 — Entering the Market
Step 5 — Guided Growth
Step 6 — From Grass to Grace
December 2025: Implementation Roadmap
A three-week intensive program designed for maximum impact
Week 1: Selection & Procurement
Collaborate with community leaders to identify and select 4 motivated women. Procure industrial-grade sewing machines, fabrics, and training materials.
Week 2: Intensive Skills Training
Daily hands-on training sessions covering machine operation, garment cutting, sewing techniques, pattern making, and professional finishing.
Week 3: Business Coaching & Handover
Business mentorship sessions on financial planning, pricing, and marketing, followed by the official distribution of sewing machines and startup kits.
Led by Passion for Community Growth
Morgan Kwalya
Project Lead | USIU-Africa Scholar
A dedicated Bachelor of Pharmacy student at the United States International University-Africa, passionate about leveraging socioeconomic empowerment initiatives to improve community health and well-being outcomes.
Email: kwalyamorgan042@gmail.com
Phone: 0748 052 811
Community Partner: Mukuru Kwa Njenga Area Chief
Invest in a Woman's Future
Your contribution directly funds the equipment and training needed to break the cycle of poverty
KES 2,000
Provides one professional iron box essential for finishing garments to professional standards.
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KES 7,500
Covers 5 rolls of quality fabric and lining materials to kickstart production.
DonateKES 15,000
Purchases one complete manual sewing machine for a graduate to start their business.
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M-Pesa: 0748 052 811
Account Name: Morgan Kwalya