Education and Training

Vocational Training Programs

Sewing School

A Self-Sustaining Community

Our vision is to provide a trade school in the village of Marigat, Kenya (Baringo County) The school will be open to those residents who have a desire to learn the trade of sewing. The students will participate in the production of re-usable sanitary towel kits along with the teaching and theory from our gifted instructors, David Kariuki, Anicet Amarotse and Jeremiah Makokha.

The goal of the school will also be to reach out to community to make uniforms for the school children. We have obtained contracts with area resorts to provide employee uniforms and table linens. We will also reach out to the resorts in the area to supply their gift shops with items to sell for the tourists. The uniform contracts and product sales from the resorts will provide funds to help the school eventually become self-sustaining.

To complete our vision, we believe this school is God ordained. 1 John 3:17-19 “If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it, but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear. My dear children, let’s not just talk about love, let’s practice real love. This is the only way we’ll know we’re living truly, living in God’s reality.”

Our Work with Young Women

Stitches & Beads

A Self-Sustaining Community

The shortage of sanitary products for young women in Kenya is nothing short of devastating. These girls are publicly shamed for their menstrual cycles and often choose to skip weeks of school to avoid embarrassment. Watch this impactful video for insight into this real problem and how we’re working to change their lives for the better.

How can you Help?

Sanitary Kits

Here are a few donation suggestions considering the greatest needs in the villages we serve: Sanitary Kit for a Young Girl – $15 Each kit includes 3 reusable sanitary pads, soap, a storage bottle, 1 pair of underwear, and a Bible. These kits provide dignity, hygiene, and hope for young girls, helping them stay in school and thrive.

Stitches and Beads

Donations provide materials, fabric and sewing supplies as well as production of the kits. All the clothing made in the sewing classes are donated to those in need in nearby villages, especially children.

Sewing Machines

Help us provide the necessary sewing machines for our schools.

Zuki Treadle Sewing Machine – $250
This provides a basic treadle sewing machine which are used to make the sanitary kits.

Commercial Sewing Machine- $650
This provides a commercial machine which are needed to make school uniforms and other items that require heavier stitching.

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