We are empowering 60 out-of-school young people from Mbare, Hopley, and Retreat Waterfalls in Harare, Zimbabwe with tailoring skills. Affected by poverty, HIV and AIDS, and unable to complete school, many face unemployment, drug abuse, and early marriages. Through the One Stitch at a Time project, they'll gain tailoring and entrepreneurship skills to earn income, support their families, and rebuild their futures. Your support will help turn idle hands into skilled hands - stitching hope, dignity
In Mbare, Hopley, and Retreat Waterfalls (Harare, Zimbabwe), many youths affected by poverty and HIV and AIDS are out of school and unemployed. Nearly 49% of Zimbabwean youth (15-35) are not in education, employment, or training, and drug abuse is reported as widespread in 79% of communities. Lacking skills and opportunities, these young people face early marriages, crime, and hopelessness. Without urgent intervention, their potential-and that of their communities-remains untapped.
The One Stitch at a Time project empowers 60 out-of-school youth from Mbare, Hopley, and Retreat Waterfalls with tailoring and entrepreneurship skills. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and business start-up support, participants gain tools for income generation and self-reliance. Each stitch restores confidence, dignity, and purpose, reducing vulnerability to drugs and early marriages. The project strengthens families and contributes to the development of the community and the nation.
The project will equip 60 young people with skills and income, thereby reducing unemployment and poverty. It will improve health, confidence, and social well-being, while contributing to community development. Building marketable skills strengthens Zimbabwe's human capital and economic growth.
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