Uganda - Tone Garments - 1

Описание

The project empowers disadvantaged girls and women in slum community by providing training in sewing, tailoring, brand building, and financial literacy, equipping them with income-generating skills. It enhances access to comprehensive social and economic services while addressing the root causes of vulnerability, such as poverty, lack of awareness, and limited skills, to promote self-sufficiency. As a volunteer, you will support and engage in the following activities: 1) Empowering young people by teaching fashion design and knitting skills, 2) Developing new products based on local market demand, 3) Marketing youth center products locally and internationally, 4) Organizing exhibitions and exposure tours/visits, 5) Providing basic financial literacy training, 6) Developing a quality control system, 7) Strengthening relationships with existing partners and identifying new partnership opportunities. /// DURATION: 7 MONTHS. INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON A ROLLING BASIS.

Настаняване, хранене и транспорт

Accommodation will be provided in a shared apartment with other volunteers, each having a private, lockable bedroom, located in the suburbs of Kampala. The volunteer will receive monthly allowance that will cover food, communication costs, and local transportation. The volunteer will travel daily to the project site. Public transport mainly consists of commuter taxis (Matatus), while shorter distances are typically covered using motorbikes known as Boda Bodas.

Обучение по време на дейността

The volunteer will participate in an online pre-departure training, followed by an in-person induction upon arrival at the host organization. Additionally, the volunteer will be encouraged and provided with financial support to learn the local language.

Профил на участника

Passion for working with girls and women from diverse backgrounds • Qualifications in textile fashion design, tailoring, or knitting • Ability to work independently • Experience in teaching and instructing textile-related work • Willingness to work in slum or vulnerable communities • Open-minded and emotionally resilient, with the ability to adapt to the local environment • Flexible and creative mindset • Basic computer skills for communication, design, and marketing • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Дати на дейността

A total of 28 week(s) during the period 01/05/2025 to 31/12/2025

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Място на дейността

8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Уганда

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Вид дейност

Индивидуална доброволческа дейност

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Търсим участници от

Австрия, Белгия, България, Германия, Гърция, Дания, Естония, Ирландия, Исландия, Испания, Италия, Кипър, Латвия, Литва, Лихтенщайн, Люксембург, Малта, Нидерландия, Полша, Португалия, Румъния, Северна Македония, Словакия, Словения, Турция, Унгария, Финландия, Франция, Хърватия, Чехия, Швеция

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Теми на дейността

Social challenges

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Citizenship and democratic participation

Disaster prevention and recovery

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture

Physical education and sport

Disaster Preparedness

Post Disaster relief

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

Nutrition and subsistence agriculture

WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)

Shelter

Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise

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Краен срок за подаване на кандидатури

Срок за подаване на заявлението: 09/03/2025 23:59

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