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Construction of a Professional Training Center in Sewing and Weaving Faso-Danfani Loincloths

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1 donations
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Machine handover to a survivor beneficiary
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Sewing machines and weaving looms for training young people in the community

0 donations
$0 of $10,251 raised
Image of learners during training
Burkina Faso

Creation of a professional training center in sewing and cutting.

5 donations
$434 of $4,449 raised
Building for meeting framework
Burkina Faso

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2 donations
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The photo shows Trainer of tailoring during theoretical party of learning.
Rwanda

Sewing and Soap Making IGA Promotion

4 donations
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The mango drying factory building
Burkina Faso

Project to set up a mango and cashew processing unit

1 donations
$10 of $5,803 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 $10,251 raised
Image of learners during training
Burkina Faso

Creation of a professional training center in sewing and cutting.

5 donations
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Training and Support for Professional Careers

Income Generation
Burkina Faso
50 children

$0 of $8,414 raised

0 Donations

  1. Cause Created: 04/30/2025
  2. Funding Complete

About the Cause

Posted by BF0680 in Burkina Faso on 04/30/2025

Training in tailoring and sewing and support for professional careers is a vital project aimed at providing young people with technical and practical skills to promote their professional integration. In a context where youth unemployment is a concern, this type of training represents an opportunity to develop artisanal and entrepreneurial skills. The funds raised will then provide at least 50 young people with practical knowledge in tailoring and support for professional careers. This will enable skills development, the consolidation of acquired knowledge, and access to higher levels of qualification. To ensure the success of this project, participants will need: Materials and equipment (sewing machines, etc.); Qualified trainers (experienced professionals to teach basic and advanced techniques); Suitable space (an equipped and secure workshop for practical work); Teaching modules (a structured program including theory and practice); Post-training support (Help with professional integration, business management advice, access to microcredit.) After receiving the funds, we will: Purchase the required materials and equipment; Manage qualified trainers; Renovate training facilities to create a suitable space; Purchase teaching modules; Provide post-training support for learners.

What Compassion Causes Provides

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95% of donations go directly to the church.

We only use 5% of donations for operations.

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One week turnaround

Once fully funded, the church receives the funding in one week or less.

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Updates along the way

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What the church is contributing

  • Human

    Human Resources

    Social workers available.

  • Money

    Financial Resources

    $262

How the church will sustain the cause

In many communities, vocational training programs, such as those in tailoring and sewing, provide participants with essential skills for financial independence. However, the major challenge lies in sustaining these initiatives without relying on external funding. For our church engaged in this type of project, several strategies will be implemented to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the training. The church can encourage participants to transform their skills into a source of income for the program by creating a community sewing workshop and then moving towards providing services. Beneficiaries of previous editions can contribute in turn through volunteer supervision and also undertake sponsorship (encouraging alumni to donate a small percentage of their income once they have launched their business). Optimizing local resources through the use of material donations (soliciting donations of fabric, sewing machines, and other supplies from church members and local businesses). Build lasting collaborations and partnerships through skills exchanges and in-kind support. Raise awareness and mobilize the community through fundraising events and also offer a token contribution system.

Posted by BF0680, Burkina Faso

50 children impacted

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