‘HELP WOMEN IN GHANA FIND WORK AND EARN AN INCOME, JOIN US!’

“Many women are ready to get started. Will you help us get the right machines?” asks Margaret Elorm Dodzi, founder of Medlorm Fashion in Ghana. In the dusty streets of Kasoa, just outside Accra, the sound of sewing machines can be heard almost all day long. Among rolls of fabric, patterns and colourful African prints, young women are working on clothing, but above all on something much bigger: their own future.

Margaret has seen first-hand how many young women in her community grow up without real opportunities. “Many girls want to learn and work,” she says. “But without training, without a network or without money to get started, they remain dependent on others. We want to show that things can be different.”

A workshop full of opportunities

What started as a small fashion business has grown into Medlorm Fashion: a social enterprise where women and young people learn a trade and gain practical experience. Through the Empowerment Through Fashion programme, participants learn fashion design, pattern making, sewing, entrepreneurship and financial skills.

“We don’t just teach women how to make clothes,” says Margaret. “We help them become independent and build their own income.”

That is what makes this project special. The women do not only learn a trade; they also produce clothing that is sold. From colourful dresses to modern unisex garments with African prints: everything is produced locally, with a focus on quality, sustainability and craftsmanship. The clothing is now finding its way to both local and international markets.

“When a woman starts earning her own money, much more changes than just her income,” Margaret explains. “She gains confidence. She can support her family, make her own choices and inspire others.”

With your support, women can move forward

To provide the training properly, sewing machines are urgently needed. At the moment, there are too few resources for all participants to practise properly and gain experience. That is why Gered Gereedschap wants to support Medlorm Fashion with hand, treadle and electric sewing machines.

“A good sewing machine really makes a difference here,” says Margaret. “It allows someone to practise, produce clothing and eventually perhaps even start her own workshop. It gives women the opportunity to build their own future.” With your support, more women in Ghana can learn a trade, earn their own income and work towards an independent life. Every contribution helps give women new opportunities and economic independence.

Your support makes this possible

A total of €4,642 is needed for this project. Will you help? Donate safely and easily via iDEAL on this website: www.geredgereedschap.nl/doneer. You can also transfer your contribution to: NL34 TRIO 021 21 12 430 in the name of Gered Gereedschap.

Thank you very much in advance for your support!