Teen Mothers Tailoring

Schmittberger Cooperations Management
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 800,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Project Manager

Günter Schmittberger

Project Partners Inc

Making More Health (MMH)

Project Summary

This initiative equips vulnerable teen mothers with tailoring skills to produce school uniforms while continuing education. It fosters economic independence and self-esteem, using income from uniform sales to sustain operations and support the mothers' livelihoods.

Intervention Areas

Economic Empowerment of WomenEducation Access and EquityOrphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) SupportPrimary & Secondary EducationSchool Feeding Programs

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Vulnerable teen mothers face stigma, poverty, and school dropout, leading to dependency and poor living standards.

Proposed Solution

Train teen mothers in tailoring to produce school uniforms for local schools, enabling them to earn income and return to school.

Expected Impact

Reduced teenage pregnancy rates, economic independence for young mothers, reduced stigma, and improved household living standards.

Sustainability Plan

Income generated from selling school uniforms is invested back to cover running expenses and support the mothers' children.

Budget Breakdown

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