Uganda - Tone Garments - 1

Descrição

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.

Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte

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.

Formação durante a atividade

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.

Perfil do participante

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

Datas da atividade

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

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Local da atividade

8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Uganda

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Tipo de atividade

Voluntariado individual

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Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países

Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Islândia, Itália, Letónia, Listenstaine, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Macedónia do Norte, Malta, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Turquia, Áustria

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Temas da atividade

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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Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas

Prazo de candidatura: 09/03/2025 23:59

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