At just 15, Amala* is already stitching together a new future. Introduced to a tailoring program through her sister’s school, she arrived seeking stability and hope and found far more. Today, Amala is running a small sewing business from her home, growing in confidence, independence and joy. Read Amala’s full story here.
*Name changed.
“Amala has found something she has rarely experienced: a safe, peaceful place to come to each day.”
At just 15 years old, Amala is already learning what it means to rebuild her future.
Her home sits close to one of our schools, and it was her younger sister’s teachers who first told her about our tailoring training program. Their gentle encouragement, and her own desire for something more, brought her through our doors.
When she joined, Amala longed for stability, confidence and a way to support herself. Today, she has learned far more than how to sew. She can now make dresses, sari blouses, salwar kameez and even tiny clothes for babies. Her joy in learning has grown so much that she has started a small sewing business from her home. One of our staff helped her find a sewing machine and Amala is already taking orders of her own.
But perhaps even more important than job skills, Amala has found something she has rarely experienced: a safe, peaceful place to come to each day.
Her community faces significant violence, and the weight of this has touched her young life deeply. At our office, that heavy burden lifts. She laughs and relaxes. She shares stories with her trainer and fellow students. She is becoming more confident, more independent and more hopeful.
Although she completed her education up to grade 7, past trauma has kept her from returning to school. Yet her desire to study further is still strong. Would you join us in praying that she and her family will take steps toward enrolling again? Young women like Amala need every opportunity to flourish.
Why Your Support Matters
Stories like Amala’s are possible because of the faithfulness and generosity of people like you. Right now, we are facing an urgent need.
Your partnership allows us to continue:
- Providing job skills that open new futures
- Offering safe, welcoming spaces for students
- Strengthening families through teaching and community
- Nurturing faith and discipleship through ongoing fellowship
- Equipping local staff as they serve with love and dedication
Your generosity truly changes lives. Please visit here and quote Project #098435 to give.
Praise & Prayer Points
Give thanks with us for:
- A new location for School #1 and for the start of a new school year
- Students who worked hard and advanced to the next grade
- Parents who completed the ICDP (International Child Development Programme) parenting course
- Our seventh batch of computer students who recently graduated
- A joyful staff Christmas celebration, and our recent Family Life Conference
Please continue praying for:
- A suitable place for School #2 and for our office
- Students facing barriers to regular attendance
- Staff members who serve faithfully each day
- Job skills trainers as they connect with new students
A Joyful Milestone
Our Class 5 students just graduated from primary school (photo above) – a tremendous achievement! Families and guardians celebrated with tears, gratitude and stories of the love they have received from our teachers. Moments like these remind us why we serve.
