The Norviwo Artisan Workshop will consist of a workspace for sewing and leatherwork to equip over 10 street youth annually with basic and intermediate skills in fashion design.
Project Overview
There are thousands of young girls and boys living on the streets of Accra, facing extreme poverty and lack of opportunities. These conditions often lead to a life of begging and crime. FOA’s Norviwo Job-skills program is a proven solution to break this cycle, offering a pathway for former street youth to transform their lives. Building on our successful initiatives in hairdressing and wood and metal work, we are launching an Artisan Workshop at our Norviwo community center dedicated to training children and youth in sewing, leather works and fashion designing.
Project Goals
1. Empowerment through Skills: Provide comprehensive training in sewing and leatherwork to over 10 street youth annually.
2. Employment and Entrepreneurship: Facilitate job placements and entrepreneurial opportunities for trained youth, enabling them to achieve financial independence.
3. Community Integration: Foster a supportive environment where youth can learn, grow, and contribute positively to society.
4. Community Support: Enable individuals and companies to help transform the lives of street children through the purchase of clothing created during and after their training.
Project Implementation
- Training Facilities: Norviwo Community Center will house a dedicated fashion design and sewing workshop made from a repurposed shipping container equipped with industry-standard tools and facilities.
- Partnership with reputable fashion design boutiques: Seasoned fashion designers, tailors and seamstresses will provide mentorship and training, ensuring the program meets current market needs.
- Curriculum: The training program will cover dressmaking techniques, customer service, and business skills, preparing trainees for employment and entrepreneurship.
Iterations of a repurposed container as a training space
Iterations of FOA's Artisan Workshop
Iterations of FOA's Artisan Workshop
Expected Impact
- Skill Development: Youth will acquire practical skills in dressmaking, making them employable in reputable fashion design establishments or enabling them to start their own businesses.
- Economic Empowerment: Graduates will gain financial independence, reducing reliance on street activities for survival.
- Community Transformation: Trained youth will become role models, inspiring others to pursue vocational training and positively impacting their communities.
Budget and Funding Needs
- Total Project Cost: $16,500
- Funding Requirements: $2,500 to cover equipment costs and $10,000 for the purchase and redesign of a 40ft container into a salon. $3,500 for training materials and training personnel.
- Sustainability Plan: Revenue generated from services provided by trainees and ongoing support from partners will ensure the program's longevity.
FOA invites you to fund the establishment of our Artisan Workshop. Your financial contribution will transform individual lives and uplift entire communities by instilling hope and breaking the cycle of poverty through practical education and employment opportunities. Partner with FOA to make a lasting impact on the lives of Accra's most vulnerable youth.
Together, we can equip them to transform their lives and their communities.