One thread, many stitches
From a borrowed room in Accra to a school of our own. Follow the thread through every move, every graduation and every brick.
- 2007
The pilot: our first workshop in Shukura, Accra
In October 2007 we opened a free sewing workshop in a donated space in Shukura, Accra.
Read the story → - 2011
A new start in Galilea
A temporary shelter, a new teacher called Daniel and nine new pupils.
Read the story → - 2011
The workshop in Official Town
Two years of training under harsh conditions, and seven trainees passed their NVTI exam.
Read the story → - 2013
A home of our own in Kojo Oku
Thanks to a donation from Rabobank Share4More we found a permanent place for the workshop.
Read the story → - 2013
2013 Graduates
Six trainees from Galilea passed their exams: our first graduation party!
Read the story → - 2016
Laying the foundation for a bigger school
The start of a two-storey building with room for more trainees and a shop.
Read the story → - 2017
2016 – 2017 Graduates
Esther, Augustina, Sakina and Christiana passed, followed by an exciting graduation party.
Read the story → - 2018
2018 Graduates
Mathilda, Sully, Doris, Rose and Helina passed their exams.
Read the story → - 2019
2019 Graduates
Six graduates, a party with family, dancing and a fashion show of their own designs.
Read the story → - 2021
2020 – 2021 Graduates
Even during the corona crisis, ten trainees passed their exams.
Read the story → - 2022
The ground floor is finished!
A new workspace, a wall against the floods and our own shop.
Read the story → - 2022
2022 – 2023 Graduates
Rose, Amina, Emmanuel, Nartey, Doreen, Firmin and Doris all passed.
Read the story → - 2023
Plans for the first floor
Hairdressing, manicure, pedicure and baking: the next vocational classes.
Read the story → - 2024
New tables for the trainees
Thanks to donations via Whydonate, all trainees now sit together in the light.
Read the story → - 2024
A new fence
A gift from the diaconate in Alkmaar keeps the workshop and its tables safe.
Read the story → - Next
The first floor
Hairdressing, manicure & pedicure and baking classes for 50 more young people. This stitch hasn't been sewn yet.
Help us build it →