Zizo Madlala is fundraising for Stitchpreneur

by Kudzo Foundation

 Johannesburg, Gauteng  Job Creation

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I believe Stitchpreneur is a great cause. I am doing this because I have been a huge advocate for youth empowerment and student-lead initiatives outside the scope of entrepreneurship and academia. Kudzo Foundation has identified a seemingly under looked gap within our country's economy and has put in place impressive measures such as Stichpreneur to counteract this gap and consequently improve the socio-economic standing of many South African citizens. Their actions towards further identifying such underlying problems and effectively taking part in the solution, or better yet being part of the solution is quite an impressive feat and deserves the necessary recognition. We must remember that in order for us, the youth, to make a difference, we must become it.

Zizo Madlala
Different Donations
R 1,560
Funded to date
R 1,560
Goal

This project is raising funds to establish a fashion and tailoring initiative creating sustainable jobs for 10 unemployed designers and tailors - leveraging local talent, fostering creativity, and providing training and employment opportunities in the fashion and tailoring sector. Each individual will receive a startup kit (including sewing equipment, a Yoco machine, materials and fabric), as well as workshops, aid and access to the industry.

In today's economy, job creation is essential for fostering economic growth and empowering communities. One promising avenue for job creation lies within the fashion, textile and tailoring industry. With its potential for innovation, creativity, and skilled craftsmanship, a fashion and tailoring initiative can serve as a catalyst for employment opportunities, particularly in communities where such skills are prevalent.
 
The primary objective of this project is to outline a strategic plan for establishing a fashion and tailoring initiative aimed at creating sustainable jobs. The initiative will focus on leveraging local talent, fostering creativity, and providing training and employment opportunities in the fashion and tailoring sector. 
 
Ten unemployed fashion designers and tailors (preferably black youth) will be identified and offered an opportunity to collaborate with Kudzo Foundation in the heart of the City of Johannesburg for a duration of six months. During this time, they will be exposed to the creative industry and equipped with skills to ultimately run a small to medium enterprise. All machinery will be provided by the organization. 
 
Each individual will receive a startup kit (includes a toolbox with sewing equipment, Yoco machine, material and fabric), a free financial literacy workshop, a monthly stipend (for cashflow/petty cash) and access to the market through social media platforms, fashion shows, expos etc. The creative will be expected to secure orders and generate extra income. This initiative has the intention to implement SDG 8 for decent work and economic growth through job creation.

Project activity

Funded to date:

R 1,560

Funding goal: R 1,560
NGO: Kudzo Foundation
Start: 22nd July 2024
End: 24th December 2024