Our impact
Skills, structure and sustainable income
Each piece is a story of resilience, healing and transformation. Behind it are people who learned a craft, earned from it and rebuilt their confidence along the way.
Impact in numbers
- 1,200+individuals trained
- 7,000+lives impacted
- 28+institutions supported
- USD 1.8M+paid to artisans
The challenge
Exclusion has many causes
Many vulnerable groups, including women in correctional facilities and persons living with disabilities, face:
- Limited access to income opportunities
- A lack of practical skills
- Social and economic exclusion
- Barriers to reintegration into society
- Unequal access to skills and income
People recovering from drug and substance abuse often face stigma, a lack of structured support and a high risk of relapse because opportunities are few.
Our solution
Skills, structure and income pathways
- Skills training
- Cross stitch and indigenous crafts training.
- Income generation
- Structured production with market access.
- Mentorship
- Personal development and coaching.
- Youth empowerment
- Creative Studio programmes for children and youth.
Rehabilitation through craft
A pathway to healing and purpose
We support people recovering from drug and substance abuse through structured, skill-based engagement. Through cross stitch:
- Participants regain focus and discipline
- Creative work supports mental wellness
- Income restores independence
- Confidence and self-worth are rebuilt
Gender equality and inclusion
Equal opportunity to learn, earn and grow
We provide opportunities for both women and men, and create inclusive spaces where:
- Women and men access equal opportunities
- Youth are nurtured regardless of background
- Persons with disabilities are empowered
- Individuals in recovery are supported without stigma
Creative Studio
A youth programme for the next generation
The Creative Studio gives children and youth a safe, engaging place to create, and nurtures the next generation through creativity, discipline and expression. Participants:
- Learn indigenous crafts: cross stitch, beadwork and crochet
- Develop creativity and practical skills
- Build confidence through public speaking
- Stay positively engaged during school holidays
Partner with us
Partnerships that scale the work
Partnerships support training, market access and scalability. We work with public institutions, schools and youth groups, NGOs and development agencies, hotels, lodges and restaurants, and corporate offices and embassies.