Sewing machines for girls in Uganda
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$3,220
We donated £2,400 to Youth Link Networks to equip twelve young women in Uganda with sewing machine starter kits. These kits turn vocational training into tangible livelihoods by giving graduates of Youth Link Networks’ sewing programme the tools they need to launch small tailoring businesses and support themselves.
- Region 🇺🇬 Uganda
- Sector 🎒 Education
Youth Link Networks works with girls who are not in education, employment or training, offering them technical skills in sewing alongside lessons in financial literacy. In 2022 they guided six students through a six‑month sewing course. The training was successful, but without sewing machines and starter kits the graduates had no way to put their skills into practice.
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Why this matters
Training alone doesn’t translate into economic independence. For young Ugandan women facing limited job prospects, ownership of a sewing machine can be the difference between dependency and self‑reliance.
By combining vocational education with practical tools, Youth Link Networks helps girls avoid the cycle of poverty and builds confidence in their ability to provide for themselves and their families.
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How the donation helps
Our £2,400 contribution funds twelve starter kits at £200 each. Each kit includes a sewing machine and supplies such as thread, needles and fabric, enabling graduates to begin work immediately. The kits will go to girls who completed the programme in December 2022 as well as to the new intake who will finish in June 2023. Youth Link Networks will also provide follow‑up mentoring so these young entrepreneurs can navigate the challenges of running a small tailoring business.