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Stitch your way to

SUCCESS

Free Sewing Classes at
Al Fidaa Foundation

Empowering Lives, One Seam at a Time

At Al Fidaa Foundation, we believe in the power of self-reliance. Our mission? To weave a tapestry of hope and opportunity through free sewing classes. We’re not just teaching a skill; we’re tailoring futures and stitching together stronger communities.  

Why Sewing? It's Sew Much More Than You Think!

Sewing isn’t just about fixing a torn hem or attaching a button. It’s a gateway to financial independence and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re mending clothes or creating bespoke fashion pieces, sewing can help you: 

Never stand begging for what you have the power to earn

It tastes well, the bread which you earn yourself.

24 Weeks to a New You

Our Sew-perb Course

Our comprehensive 24-week program is designed to take you from novice to needle ninja. Here’s what you can expect:

Benefits That Will Have You in Stitches

Practical Skills

Master everything from basic alterations to creating custom garments

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Sew the seeds of your own business, from repair services to haute couture

Community Support

Thread connections with peers and build a network of fellow sewists

Financial Independence

Craft a sustainable income and achieve self-reliance

Be the Stitch to Our Fabric

Your support can help us keep the machines humming and sewing dreams in motion. Here’s how you can contribute.

Student

Sponsor a student
R5,000 per student
  • Duration: 6 Months

Starter Kit

Provide starter sewing kit
R15,000 per student (once off)
  • Manuals & Equipment

Transport

Transport cost per month
R9,600 per student
  • Transport

Manual

Transport cost per month
R1000 per student
  • Baking manual & recipe book

Corporate Partners: Let's Sew a Difference Together!

Imagine your company logo featured on sewing kits used by our future designers. By sponsoring our program, you’re not just supporting a class – you’re weaving a community’s future, one stitch at a time.

Change lives!

Your support can help us continue to offer these life changing classes and lift families out of poverty

Invest in a dream

You're not just funding a course – you're investing in dreams, empowering individuals, and strengthening communities.

Ready to Make a Difference? Let's Get Sewing!

Don't let this opportunity unravel! Visit our website to learn more about how you can contribute to our sewing program. Together, we can create a patchwork of success stories across our community.

Al Fidaa Foundation interacts daily with students who are too hungry to focus on lessons, hears the plight of mothers who are sole breadwinners having no food to feed siblings

Department of Social Welfare partnered with Al Fidaa in opening a Victim Empowerment Centre providing a holistic and effective person centered support service for victims of violence and crime.